| 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 | $248.78 | 9.845% | $273.2724 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.42 | 11.797% | $86.5532 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.77 | 3.304% | $208.4365 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.53 | 6.765% | $144.6986 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.60 | 10.675% | $148.9686 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.77 | 4.255% | $141.547 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.55 | 9.425% | $42.1833 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.42 | $1,045.6596 | $1,045.66 | $1,045.65 | $1,045.70 | |