| 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 | $249.98 | 8.615% | $271.5158 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.86 | 13.191% | $27.0074 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.38 | 9.395% | $129.5018 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.38 | 5.468% | $168.0949 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.31 | 4.106% | $40.9241 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.32 | 9.772% | $114.5142 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.90 | 13.442% | $247.1901 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.13 | $998.7483 | $998.74 | $998.70 | $998.70 | |