| 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 | $250.38 | 11.300% | $278.6729 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 6.306% | $83.227 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.98 | 4.208% | $55.2094 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.60 | 13.167% | $62.9209 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.94 | 13.743% | $159.172 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.90 | 9.679% | $93.1175 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.89 | 3.120% | $242.2186 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.98 | $974.5383 | $974.54 | $974.45 | $974.50 | |