| 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 | $136.26 | 9.648% | $149.4064 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 3.334% | $24.3765 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.88 | 10.766% | $274.5668 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.67 | 4.816% | $234.4419 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.96 | 6.674% | $49.0274 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 11.207% | $18.2824 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.57 | 11.236% | $45.1284 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.37 | $795.2298 | $795.24 | $795.30 | $795.20 | |