| 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 | $243.53 | 12.706% | $274.4729 | $274.47 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.90 | 4.531% | $236.1355 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.56 | 7.440% | $108.0417 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.36 | 3.308% | $31.3643 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.83 | 13.555% | $209.8837 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.40 | 6.513% | $113.3298 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 10.226% | $276.6232 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.54 | $1,249.8511 | $1,249.84 | $1,249.85 | $1,249.80 | |