| 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 | $241.60 | 11.818% | $270.1523 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.50 | 3.152% | $172.7796 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.42 | 11.778% | $226.261 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.39 | 5.732% | $88.1699 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.71 | 8.536% | $183.1111 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 9.441% | $80.8769 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.86 | 8.551% | $256.0284 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.38 | $1,277.3792 | $1,277.38 | $1,277.40 | $1,277.50 | |