| 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 | $246.47 | 10.503% | $272.3567 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.44 | 4.585% | $62.1653 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 5.315% | $149.8738 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.90 | 6.314% | $125.3442 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.45 | 3.488% | $147.4187 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.83 | 7.240% | $131.7229 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 8.535% | $251.0849 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.74 | $1,139.9665 | $1,139.96 | $1,139.90 | $1,140.00 | |