| 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 | $249.65 | 9.743% | $273.9734 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.40 | 3.748% | $166.4118 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.47 | 3.664% | $183.9725 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.96 | 12.600% | $276.951 | $276.95 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 10.665% | $174.1756 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.71 | 12.555% | $52.5744 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.57 | 12.851% | $131.5504 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.15 | $1,259.6091 | $1,259.60 | $1,259.55 | $1,259.80 | |