| 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 | $250.30 | 7.453% | $268.9549 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.34 | 8.634% | $251.3139 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.45 | 12.589% | $101.8368 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.64 | 6.794% | $86.1187 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.29 | 7.132% | $138.511 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 9.279% | $8.5238 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.56 | 9.340% | $177.7431 | $177.74 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.38 | $1,033.0022 | $1,032.99 | $1,032.95 | $1,032.90 | |