| 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 | $247.81 | 7.318% | $265.9447 | $265.94 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 12.684% | $149.5429 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 9.275% | $268.8056 | $268.81 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.26 | 3.847% | $20.0009 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.28 | 10.558% | $271.1767 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.56 | 4.396% | $14.1561 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.84 | 12.234% | $185.0065 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.45 | $1,174.6334 | $1,174.64 | $1,174.65 | $1,174.60 | |