| 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 | $249.94 | 9.244% | $273.0445 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.46 | 6.718% | $84.7981 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.30 | 9.222% | $184.9128 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 7.259% | $19.8107 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.30 | 8.190% | $142.0535 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.47 | 7.132% | $116.2061 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.86 | 9.513% | $217.7776 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.80 | $1,038.6033 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.60 | |