| 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 | $247.75 | 9.112% | $270.325 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.76 | 3.811% | $64.1137 | $64.11 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.62 | 10.247% | $27.1428 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.60 | 8.320% | $186.9603 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.53 | 11.784% | $151.5009 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.89 | 7.158% | $254.9182 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.33 | 10.518% | $197.0867 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.48 | $1,152.0476 | $1,152.05 | $1,152.05 | $1,152.00 | |