| 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 | $249.75 | 9.734% | $274.0607 | $274.06 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.32 | 13.316% | $52.488 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 10.727% | $160.4877 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.68 | 4.734% | $47.8425 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 12.750% | $226.1427 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.58 | 4.346% | $136.255 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.33 | 7.723% | $198.5658 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.17 | $1,095.8424 | $1,095.85 | $1,095.85 | $1,095.90 | |