| 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 | $242.32 | 12.385% | $272.3313 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.71 | 3.490% | $25.5724 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.98 | 6.200% | $63.6988 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.80 | 6.381% | $18.9358 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.91 | 5.850% | $16.8407 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.84 | 13.396% | $61.0524 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.90 | 5.793% | $253.7974 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.46 | $712.2288 | $712.23 | $712.25 | $712.20 | |