| 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 | $245.73 | 10.489% | $271.5046 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 11.793% | $97.763 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.80 | 10.131% | $211.2313 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.81 | 12.710% | $79.81 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.36 | 9.355% | $120.6842 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.84 | 11.105% | $254.2527 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.78 | 13.624% | $142.9163 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.77 | $1,178.1621 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.20 | |