| 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 | $247.81 | 12.267% | $278.2089 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.69 | 12.205% | $188.1566 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.34 | 13.701% | $238.0217 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.48 | 3.310% | $86.2432 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.58 | 12.276% | $13.0016 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.66 | 5.649% | $97.8944 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 6.317% | $169.3205 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.82 | $1,070.8469 | $1,070.84 | $1,070.80 | $1,070.80 | |