| 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 | $249.57 | 8.586% | $270.9981 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.31 | 6.693% | $143.2994 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.59 | 5.825% | $119.1484 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.57 | 8.119% | $206.0424 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 6.321% | $262.3896 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.64 | 6.400% | $124.105 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.64 | 9.526% | $37.9398 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.11 | $1,163.9227 | $1,163.93 | $1,163.95 | $1,163.80 | |