| 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 | $250.53 | 8.745% | $272.4388 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.49 | 3.705% | $197.5477 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.36 | 6.464% | $73.8434 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.29 | 8.645% | $167.6284 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.32 | 11.727% | $57.3383 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 8.539% | $240.848 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 5.586% | $234.9289 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.39 | $1,244.5735 | $1,244.58 | $1,244.65 | $1,244.30 | |