| 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 | $240.58 | 13.489% | $273.0318 | $273.03 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.90 | 12.451% | $149.4474 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.76 | 13.703% | $187.3371 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.94 | 5.498% | $153.9638 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.92 | 6.167% | $6.2851 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.79 | 13.148% | $65.3882 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.75 | 7.407% | $223.138 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.64 | $1,058.5914 | $1,058.60 | $1,058.65 | $1,058.50 | |