| 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 | $242.55 | 12.224% | $272.1993 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.95 | 5.827% | $48.6275 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.75 | 6.375% | $215.6753 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.80 | 3.248% | $43.1577 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.44 | 4.231% | $141.1705 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 7.260% | $26.4825 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.66 | 6.601% | $115.8326 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.84 | $863.1454 | $863.15 | $863.20 | $863.20 | |