| 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 | $243.55 | 12.159% | $273.1632 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.57 | 3.370% | $205.2618 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.36 | 4.223% | $35.811 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.64 | 8.668% | $265.8454 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.29 | 10.201% | $102.8065 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.46 | 10.696% | $64.7129 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.91 | 3.373% | $149.7978 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.78 | $1,097.3986 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.40 | |