| 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 | $248.43 | 8.349% | $269.1714 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.47 | 7.612% | $12.3431 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.98 | 5.638% | $250.3409 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.65 | 12.536% | $131.2732 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.97 | 3.532% | $25.8519 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 13.182% | $48.0231 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 9.830% | $235.7391 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.57 | $972.7427 | $972.73 | $972.70 | $972.70 | |