| 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 | $250.96 | 10.238% | $276.6533 | $276.65 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.88 | 12.812% | $92.3705 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.47 | 3.711% | $86.5676 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 6.329% | $50.8572 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.49 | 13.765% | $132.5248 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.93 | 7.474% | $129.9683 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.62 | 3.837% | $90.982 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.18 | $859.9237 | $859.92 | $859.85 | $860.10 | |