| 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 | $249.94 | 8.522% | $271.2399 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.38 | 5.311% | $185.7475 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.98 | 7.800% | $248.9964 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.65 | 8.597% | $230.9315 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.55 | 12.150% | $33.1403 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 13.573% | $200.3768 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.67 | 10.748% | $221.1305 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.60 | $1,391.5629 | $1,391.57 | $1,391.65 | $1,391.40 | |