| 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 | $246.42 | 12.144% | $276.3452 | $276.35 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.56 | 11.245% | $68.4824 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.85 | 4.273% | $32.1682 | $32.17 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 5.870% | $10.0259 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.63 | 6.473% | $181.6749 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 13.125% | $7.3531 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.26 | 10.724% | $126.5132 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.69 | $702.5629 | $702.56 | $702.55 | $702.60 | |