| 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 | $250.50 | 11.856% | $280.1993 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.75 | 12.840% | $120.4567 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.59 | 3.599% | $119.7501 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.44 | 7.472% | $39.1628 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 13.765% | $56.7915 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.83 | 6.137% | $207.8481 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.45 | 10.663% | $184.1986 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.48 | $1,008.4071 | $1,008.41 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.50 | |