| 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 | $242.66 | 12.145% | $272.1311 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.39 | 3.798% | $236.0263 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.78 | 11.211% | $243.3074 | $243.31 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.53 | 11.150% | $60.6101 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 8.689% | $30.0308 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.56 | 6.373% | $249.5085 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.75 | 11.236% | $139.8793 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.30 | $1,231.4935 | $1,231.50 | $1,231.55 | $1,231.40 | |