| 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 | $249.79 | 8.320% | $270.5725 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.68 | 6.746% | $171.5195 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.45 | 10.471% | $207.0779 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.61 | 8.711% | $223.5207 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.98 | 9.114% | $44.7149 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.77 | 13.564% | $29.2654 | $29.27 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 12.181% | $173.5216 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.96 | $1,120.1925 | $1,120.19 | $1,120.10 | $1,120.20 | |