| 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 | $250.33 | 9.488% | $274.0813 | $274.08 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.30 | 11.727% | $204.7956 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.89 | 4.638% | $195.558 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.56 | 11.105% | $117.2824 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.33 | 6.871% | $130.7353 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.54 | 10.143% | $126.1578 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.34 | 5.414% | $67.8234 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.29 | $1,116.4338 | $1,116.44 | $1,116.45 | $1,116.50 | |