| 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 | $243.83 | 11.206% | $271.1536 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.37 | 13.534% | $87.8413 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.49 | 9.639% | $67.417 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.38 | 11.864% | $162.6279 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.34 | 8.142% | $92.2884 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 9.834% | $40.342 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.26 | 13.424% | $253.2304 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.40 | $974.9006 | $974.90 | $974.95 | $974.80 | |