| 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 | 7.639% | $269.7326 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 6.408% | $254.0491 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.83 | 12.186% | $221.9376 | $221.94 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.44 | 10.316% | $218.9111 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.90 | 12.235% | $236.7036 | $236.70 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.89 | 11.370% | $201.4572 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.41 | 4.569% | $120.6831 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.81 | $1,523.4743 | $1,523.47 | $1,523.50 | $1,523.40 | |