| 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 | $242.87 | 13.341% | $275.2713 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.73 | 5.498% | $7.1 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 11.687% | $238.7868 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.26 | 10.150% | $19.0119 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.85 | 10.440% | $176.5383 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.87 | 3.522% | $236.9308 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.70 | 3.738% | $77.4923 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.08 | $1,031.1314 | $1,031.13 | $1,031.15 | $1,031.10 | |