| 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 | $250.29 | 9.156% | $273.2066 | $273.21 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.98 | 9.666% | $258.7898 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.79 | 9.129% | $252.9501 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.33 | 8.484% | $253.1257 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 13.296% | $197.7242 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.41 | 3.570% | $134.0299 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.59 | 3.277% | $189.6062 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,438.91 | $1,559.4325 | $1,559.44 | $1,559.45 | $1,559.40 | |