| 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 | $246.36 | 13.175% | $278.8179 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.81 | 5.589% | $125.4503 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.61 | 9.735% | $121.3779 | $121.38 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 10.556% | $12.7029 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.41 | 7.792% | $57.5717 | $57.57 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.29 | 8.274% | $137.822 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.76 | 6.278% | $62.449 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.73 | $796.1917 | $796.19 | $796.15 | $796.20 | |