| 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 | $240.70 | 12.849% | $271.6275 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.76 | 11.643% | $18.7114 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.60 | 12.548% | $258.4102 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.96 | 5.375% | $181.2029 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.95 | 9.314% | $112.5388 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.28 | 3.727% | $169.3654 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.66 | 4.824% | $28.9943 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.91 | $1,040.8505 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.85 | $1,040.80 | |