| 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 | $248.61 | 8.698% | $270.2341 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.83 | 11.431% | $257.2162 | $257.22 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.75 | 10.633% | $45.0829 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.44 | 5.123% | $186.5303 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.70 | 5.310% | $104.9941 | $104.99 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.58 | 6.869% | $29.4745 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.83 | 8.633% | $95.4124 | $95.41 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.74 | $988.9445 | $988.93 | $988.95 | $988.90 | |