| 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 | $249.53 | 8.834% | $271.5735 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.75 | 7.764% | $117.1934 | $117.19 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.98 | 13.850% | $77.3952 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.88 | 10.501% | $256.2297 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.58 | 9.290% | $113.2026 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.60 | 3.292% | $56.3974 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.30 | 12.804% | $187.5931 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.62 | $1,079.5849 | $1,079.58 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.60 | |