| 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 | $238.52 | 13.630% | $271.0303 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 4.335% | $251.2908 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.46 | 8.487% | $200.1151 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.59 | 4.716% | $163.9748 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.76 | 11.354% | $128.9034 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.55 | 8.478% | $147.0419 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.31 | 12.676% | $140.0675 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.04 | $1,302.4238 | $1,302.42 | $1,302.40 | $1,302.40 | |