| 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 | $247.48 | 8.803% | $269.2657 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 5.833% | $237.0448 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.53 | 10.299% | $138.4583 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.82 | 10.633% | $246.5125 | $246.51 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.65 | 10.188% | $260.7599 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.80 | 12.630% | $234.0451 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.59 | 3.607% | $187.1039 | $187.10 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,444.85 | $1,573.1902 | $1,573.19 | $1,573.15 | $1,573.20 | |