| 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 | $249.76 | 11.443% | $278.34 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.48 | 4.239% | $68.2557 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.74 | 4.848% | $224.1021 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.91 | 6.739% | $92.7669 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.63 | 5.856% | $260.0141 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.45 | 4.577% | $248.3181 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 12.279% | $87.9369 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.29 | $1,259.7338 | $1,259.74 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.70 | |