| 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 | $248.29 | 12.144% | $278.4423 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.26 | 10.495% | $79.8437 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.52 | 9.431% | $221.6197 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 5.849% | $128.7336 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.30 | 4.674% | $201.2881 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 5.221% | $9.1647 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.35 | 6.380% | $168.4527 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.05 | $1,087.5448 | $1,087.53 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 | |