| 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 | $249.26 | 9.192% | $272.172 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.87 | 7.237% | $161.7885 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.46 | 13.534% | $124.2743 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.74 | 8.442% | $270.8231 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.87 | 7.805% | $161.5674 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.98 | 13.855% | $215.1632 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 6.579% | $173.4573 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.93 | $1,379.2458 | $1,379.24 | $1,379.15 | $1,379.40 | |