| 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 | $246.40 | 6.776% | $263.0961 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.40 | 3.412% | $177.2482 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.46 | 10.264% | $137.2346 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.49 | 7.397% | $97.1835 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.27 | 12.126% | $13.7579 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.59 | 13.335% | $171.8045 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.72 | 11.769% | $113.6914 | $113.69 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.33 | $974.0162 | $974.01 | $974.05 | $974.00 | |