| 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 | $240.31 | 12.326% | $269.9306 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.51 | 11.351% | $164.2539 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 4.434% | $165.8621 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.55 | 4.418% | $84.1087 | $84.11 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.35 | 9.811% | $188.1611 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.84 | 12.756% | $87.7693 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 4.216% | $256.2984 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.31 | $1,216.3841 | $1,216.38 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.50 | |