| 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 | $250.62 | 8.538% | $272.0179 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.78 | 7.868% | $23.4937 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.60 | 13.501% | $48.3514 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.57 | 4.874% | $105.4718 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.54 | 13.392% | $253.4765 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 9.773% | $205.7475 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.38 | 7.266% | $20.7882 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.92 | $929.3470 | $929.35 | $929.35 | $929.40 | |