| 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 | $248.90 | 8.622% | $270.3602 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.79 | 8.443% | $91.9488 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.57 | 4.618% | $50.813 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.87 | 13.711% | $78.3128 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.59 | 9.767% | $32.4801 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.47 | 13.340% | $253.2809 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.93 | 3.733% | $51.7939 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.12 | $828.9897 | $828.98 | $829.00 | $829.00 | |