| 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 | $239.59 | 13.645% | $272.2821 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.26 | 13.312% | $194.0581 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.38 | 5.560% | $170.3527 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.66 | 8.762% | $150.8094 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.80 | 12.163% | $193.8177 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.42 | 4.372% | $161.1712 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 10.516% | $226.3589 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.93 | $1,368.8501 | $1,368.85 | $1,368.80 | $1,369.00 | |