| 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 | $244.85 | 11.286% | $272.4838 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.48 | 3.572% | $31.5687 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.57 | 6.349% | $265.4152 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 4.810% | $41.4838 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.73 | 7.848% | $144.2251 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.86 | 7.674% | $65.5304 | $65.53 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.61 | 10.417% | $207.1533 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.68 | $1,027.8603 | $1,027.86 | $1,027.90 | $1,027.90 | |