| 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 | $38.25 | 9.285% | $41.8015 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.30 | 12.662% | $277.4865 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 7.855% | $61.4666 | $61.47 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.36 | 11.409% | $164.1723 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 5.606% | $254.1092 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.54 | 12.611% | $274.2528 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.27 | 7.502% | $214.2192 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.33 | $1,287.5081 | $1,287.51 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.60 | |