| 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 | $247.72 | 9.455% | $271.1419 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 3.255% | $71.8655 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 11.305% | $28.6499 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.61 | 12.435% | $98.5043 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.32 | 3.459% | $88.2712 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.74 | 11.350% | $249.1345 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.65 | 4.245% | $91.3707 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.38 | $898.9380 | $898.93 | $898.90 | $898.90 | |