| 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 | $250.46 | 11.782% | $279.9692 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.62 | 7.700% | $97.5977 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.61 | 8.665% | $107.1546 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.77 | 13.560% | $42.8916 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 12.770% | $51.1186 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.99 | 5.294% | $233.7422 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 3.762% | $239.5346 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.63 | $1,052.0085 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | |