| 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 | $250.59 | 9.442% | $274.2507 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 9.266% | $43.1928 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.50 | 13.806% | $228.181 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.95 | 3.725% | $26.9166 | $26.92 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.95 | 6.230% | $26.5044 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.84 | 8.696% | $119.3917 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 12.380% | $9.7658 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.05 | $728.2030 | $728.20 | $728.20 | $728.30 | |