| 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 | $245.76 | 11.444% | $273.8848 | $273.88 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 10.268% | $72.5012 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.49 | 5.676% | $19.5395 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.99 | 13.150% | $267.0227 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.70 | 3.300% | $88.5281 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.49 | 11.415% | $66.2808 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.47 | 8.214% | $124.9547 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.65 | $912.7118 | $912.70 | $912.75 | $912.70 | |