| 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 | $250.59 | 8.423% | $271.6972 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.95 | 7.419% | $210.4875 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.42 | 6.415% | $48.3337 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.63 | 13.305% | $97.0231 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 12.548% | $52.3236 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.44 | 4.634% | $9.8774 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.94 | 6.495% | $10.5856 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.46 | $700.3281 | $700.33 | $700.35 | $700.30 | |