| 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 | $237.79 | 13.745% | $270.4742 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.52 | 7.215% | $186.0395 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.92 | 12.640% | $206.0411 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.79 | 6.404% | $147.6781 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.99 | 12.510% | $266.6374 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.89 | 4.836% | $54.3994 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 12.429% | $146.4388 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.15 | $1,277.7085 | $1,277.71 | $1,277.75 | $1,277.60 | |