| 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 | $249.44 | 9.260% | $272.5381 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.80 | 11.644% | $35.5028 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.74 | 6.498% | $64.6869 | $64.69 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.43 | 7.464% | $84.284 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 11.864% | $41.2778 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.41 | 5.783% | $149.5877 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.99 | 10.309% | $183.1019 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.71 | $830.9792 | $830.98 | $831.05 | $831.00 | |