| 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 | $250.68 | 8.643% | $272.3463 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.63 | 3.479% | $92.7482 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.30 | 12.341% | $59.8778 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.62 | 13.745% | $277.1056 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.86 | 10.286% | $19.6971 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.83 | 7.245% | $187.4964 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 12.409% | $137.791 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.50 | $1,047.0624 | $1,047.08 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.00 | |