| 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 | $240.26 | 12.866% | $271.1719 | $271.17 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.94 | 6.212% | $71.0983 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.72 | 5.646% | $30.3415 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.95 | 3.772% | $20.7025 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.46 | 4.366% | $234.2599 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.37 | 9.822% | $244.2112 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 12.844% | $266.1877 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.59 | $1,137.9730 | $1,137.97 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 | |