| 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 | $247.64 | 9.384% | $270.8785 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.80 | 4.588% | $40.5801 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.40 | 4.648% | $56.9285 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.94 | 12.653% | $176.7976 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.35 | 12.465% | $74.6205 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.82 | 13.206% | $139.0396 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.93 | 3.618% | $83.858 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.88 | $842.7028 | $842.71 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |