| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.44 | 12.156% | $269.6679 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 13.666% | $18.4707 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.47 | 8.419% | $95.9183 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.56 | 5.505% | $158.8483 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.50 | 6.660% | $79.4617 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 9.358% | $162.4732 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.75 | 11.369% | $70.9977 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.54 | $855.8378 | $855.84 | $855.75 | $855.90 | |