| 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 | $246.73 | 12.820% | $278.3608 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.90 | 7.804% | $6.3604 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.36 | 10.197% | $265.9715 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.36 | 3.824% | $15.9474 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.26 | 9.765% | $24.4337 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.81 | 11.641% | $146.0376 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 11.746% | $229.381 | $229.38 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.69 | $966.4924 | $966.49 | $966.50 | $966.50 | |