| 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 | $241.25 | 12.600% | $271.6475 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.75 | 10.724% | $227.8146 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.72 | 5.626% | $176.0997 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.94 | 3.332% | $13.3712 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.75 | 4.866% | $166.4748 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.32 | 6.787% | $267.3092 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.83 | 4.521% | $25.9526 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.56 | $1,148.6696 | $1,148.66 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.70 | |