| 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 | $250.32 | 9.788% | $274.8213 | $274.82 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.74 | 7.161% | $38.2993 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.44 | 11.537% | $8.2984 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.36 | 11.360% | $240.9385 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 7.584% | $204.7969 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.86 | 6.726% | $230.3787 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.70 | 5.346% | $175.6118 | $175.61 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.78 | $1,173.1449 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.15 | $1,173.10 | |