| 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 | $247.90 | 12.866% | $279.7948 | $279.79 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 3.615% | $17.2312 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.43 | 6.473% | $31.335 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.88 | 12.267% | $213.1726 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.43 | 10.745% | $179.8831 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.64 | 10.688% | $136.8546 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.98 | 6.206% | $197.5219 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.89 | $1,055.7932 | $1,055.78 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.80 | |