| 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 | $240.33 | 11.688% | $268.4198 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.45 | 11.363% | $86.2506 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.56 | 12.727% | $38.9585 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.29 | 11.203% | $80.3886 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.69 | 5.564% | $71.4563 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 3.600% | $113.4627 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.26 | 12.583% | $177.048 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.10 | $835.9845 | $835.99 | $835.95 | $836.10 | |