| 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 | $248.87 | 9.543% | $272.6197 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 12.419% | $8.9373 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.70 | 10.491% | $6.298 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.56 | 6.515% | $52.7888 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.57 | 11.324% | $208.8104 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.88 | 8.362% | $22.626 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.29 | 12.328% | $87.9416 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.82 | $660.0218 | $660.03 | $660.05 | $659.90 | |