| 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 | $243.97 | 11.625% | $272.3315 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.75 | 6.135% | $214.1274 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.45 | 6.312% | $171.6407 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 12.696% | $79.6761 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.50 | 7.762% | $143.8623 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.88 | 6.507% | $150.0471 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 11.765% | $19.3689 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.58 | $1,051.0540 | $1,051.06 | $1,051.10 | $1,051.00 | |