| 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 | $250.31 | 8.577% | $271.7791 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.44 | 3.737% | $142.5761 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.97 | 6.402% | $190.4277 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 11.860% | $20.0341 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.82 | 11.556% | $85.6973 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.66 | 12.809% | $115.8097 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.51 | 13.173% | $143.1752 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.62 | $969.4992 | $969.51 | $969.60 | $969.50 | |