| 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 | $249.54 | 10.358% | $275.3874 | $275.39 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.77 | 4.706% | $172.5241 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.58 | 4.850% | $217.6476 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.55 | 3.808% | $10.9517 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.57 | 10.325% | $34.8296 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.96 | 11.296% | $56.7164 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.64 | 9.474% | $186.8064 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.61 | $954.8632 | $954.87 | $954.85 | $954.80 | |