| 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 | $246.52 | 10.465% | $272.3183 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.78 | 5.500% | $16.6479 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.33 | 8.146% | $91.1995 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.41 | 12.615% | $47.76 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.81 | 12.278% | $172.6948 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.47 | 7.468% | $72.5087 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.66 | 10.824% | $43.9528 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.98 | $717.0820 | $717.08 | $717.05 | $717.10 | |