| 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 | $244.94 | 10.855% | $271.5282 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.40 | 5.781% | $11.0012 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 6.724% | $243.9284 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.37 | 4.312% | $189.1907 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 11.824% | $177.4088 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.75 | 11.639% | $179.4597 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.53 | 11.663% | $213.8681 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.20 | $1,286.3851 | $1,286.39 | $1,286.40 | $1,286.40 | |