| 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 | $250.75 | 8.794% | $272.801 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.76 | 5.788% | $28.3089 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.37 | 3.211% | $32.3773 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.41 | 12.859% | $272.4529 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.72 | 13.484% | $257.2909 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 13.191% | $270.2548 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.52 | 11.106% | $256.1216 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.29 | $1,389.6074 | $1,389.60 | $1,389.60 | $1,389.70 | |