| 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 | $250.36 | 11.788% | $279.8724 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.77 | 11.517% | $93.4178 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.61 | 11.408% | $243.549 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.64 | 7.764% | $120.3077 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.69 | 10.432% | $141.0106 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.47 | 3.860% | $204.0537 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.30 | 10.724% | $199.6354 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.84 | $1,281.8466 | $1,281.85 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.80 | |