| 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 | $249.42 | 11.360% | $277.7541 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 12.874% | $173.5663 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.25 | 5.759% | $143.039 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 7.411% | $124.0597 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 5.106% | $209.6234 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.68 | 8.742% | $10.5262 | $10.53 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.37 | 12.510% | $251.3136 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.43 | $1,189.8823 | $1,189.88 | $1,189.85 | $1,189.90 | |