| 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 | $249.53 | 8.560% | $270.8898 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.78 | 12.834% | $109.2007 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.57 | 8.156% | $265.5987 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.91 | 6.455% | $68.0354 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.58 | 3.275% | $100.7757 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.65 | 11.304% | $18.5321 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 6.846% | $155.5891 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.64 | $988.6215 | $988.63 | $988.70 | $988.60 | |