| 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 | $248.84 | 6.670% | $265.4376 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.99 | 13.102% | $177.5588 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 11.311% | $207.7397 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.47 | 8.433% | $213.0383 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.30 | 10.633% | $20.2458 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.63 | 10.767% | $131.4029 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.34 | 6.229% | $261.6845 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.20 | $1,277.1076 | $1,277.11 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.00 | |