| 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 | $249.95 | 8.827% | $272.0131 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 7.872% | $123.4379 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.85 | 8.238% | $117.8171 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.35 | 3.522% | $31.4189 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 12.756% | $175.5724 | $175.57 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.98 | 13.535% | $254.2957 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.95 | 4.161% | $134.3156 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.22 | $1,108.8707 | $1,108.88 | $1,108.80 | $1,108.80 | |