| 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 | $250.49 | 8.213% | $271.0627 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 7.495% | $85.4908 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 3.721% | $72.1587 | $72.16 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.73 | 7.529% | $62.0765 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.70 | 11.227% | $273.2847 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.33 | 13.730% | $60.6522 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.66 | 4.230% | $179.9635 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.01 | $1,004.6891 | $1,004.68 | $1,004.70 | $1,004.90 | |