| 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 | $248.87 | 9.359% | $272.1617 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.81 | 12.833% | $139.6985 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.39 | 9.772% | $214.4835 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.42 | 10.103% | $9.2707 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.79 | 5.628% | $243.7789 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.92 | 8.237% | $190.4105 | $190.41 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.43 | 5.197% | $12.024 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.63 | $1,081.8278 | $1,081.82 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.90 | |