| 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 | $242.56 | 12.644% | $273.2293 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.30 | 5.415% | $250.1498 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.35 | 4.408% | $167.4182 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 12.538% | $208.6342 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.84 | 10.674% | $26.3847 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.34 | 6.213% | $102.3256 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.75 | 13.111% | $137.7126 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.53 | $1,165.8544 | $1,165.85 | $1,165.90 | $1,165.70 | |