| 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 | $247.90 | 10.791% | $274.6509 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 10.180% | $18.4772 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 5.444% | $158.0078 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.26 | 3.498% | $102.7321 | $102.73 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.54 | 8.630% | $21.2263 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.90 | 9.588% | $258.5181 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.62 | 4.169% | $179.8165 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.84 | $1,013.4289 | $1,013.44 | $1,013.45 | $1,013.40 | |