| 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 | $243.42 | 12.725% | $274.3952 | $274.40 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.38 | 9.325% | $138.1649 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.59 | 4.820% | $48.8356 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.79 | 13.651% | $266.8412 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.78 | 8.242% | $9.5036 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.38 | 7.570% | $140.2498 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.93 | 13.373% | $108.7587 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.27 | $986.7490 | $986.75 | $986.75 | $986.70 | |