| 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 | $236.73 | 13.403% | $268.4589 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.79 | 13.263% | $174.1872 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 5.544% | $50.3128 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.59 | 9.512% | $44.4509 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.77 | 4.407% | $31.082 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.57 | 6.857% | $257.0659 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.31 | 7.817% | $146.9654 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.43 | $972.5231 | $972.53 | $972.50 | $972.70 | |