| 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 | $250.73 | 8.609% | $272.3153 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.57 | 9.865% | $231.3427 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.44 | 8.820% | $70.1236 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.90 | 11.388% | $95.6823 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.39 | 9.675% | $30.04 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.30 | 7.327% | $146.2867 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.68 | 10.733% | $152.4572 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.01 | $998.2478 | $998.25 | $998.25 | $998.20 | |