| 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 | $248.63 | 9.783% | $272.9535 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 13.820% | $130.2442 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 4.533% | $86.5011 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.69 | 9.168% | $159.0469 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.57 | 12.338% | $242.167 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 4.803% | $165.18 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.28 | 11.649% | $164.4366 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.96 | $1,220.5293 | $1,220.53 | $1,220.55 | $1,220.50 | |