| 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 | $249.88 | 10.590% | $276.3423 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.73 | 10.309% | $159.6502 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.65 | 3.422% | $147.5315 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.39 | 6.230% | $133.2018 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.39 | 7.855% | $260.3512 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 4.210% | $16.9967 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.89 | 11.683% | $111.5601 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.24 | $1,105.6338 | $1,105.63 | $1,105.65 | $1,105.70 | |