| 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 | $248.35 | 11.237% | $276.2571 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.31 | 10.867% | $25.8431 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.58 | 10.227% | $174.798 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.45 | 7.347% | $93.875 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.35 | 5.184% | $237.0321 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.86 | 10.214% | $21.8885 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.76 | 7.441% | $44.8674 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.66 | $874.5612 | $874.57 | $874.60 | $874.60 | |