| 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 | $249.65 | 11.431% | $278.1875 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.67 | 12.676% | $43.5718 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.27 | 9.351% | $19.9784 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 3.193% | $81.0787 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 6.676% | $131.7662 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.81 | 7.485% | $100.8317 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.26 | 9.331% | $60.4163 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.75 | $715.8306 | $715.84 | $715.85 | $715.90 | |