| 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 | $245.60 | 11.367% | $273.5174 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.49 | 5.868% | $71.4503 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 8.716% | $187.459 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.45 | 5.563% | $256.9931 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.69 | 11.873% | $264.7922 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 9.794% | $229.0413 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.50 | 9.102% | $20.1839 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.77 | $1,303.4372 | $1,303.43 | $1,303.45 | $1,303.50 | |