| 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 | $245.29 | 9.644% | $268.9458 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.47 | 5.223% | $260.3954 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.76 | 13.848% | $94.2206 | $94.22 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.83 | 12.832% | $278.5032 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 11.867% | $40.0596 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.45 | 10.649% | $168.6844 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.34 | 12.500% | $274.8825 | $274.88 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.95 | $1,385.6915 | $1,385.69 | $1,385.70 | $1,385.70 | |