| 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 | $250.25 | 11.314% | $278.5633 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.73 | 12.504% | $211.2038 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.59 | 13.846% | $79.2254 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.57 | 5.682% | $144.3299 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.58 | 12.236% | $138.7012 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.86 | 12.201% | $11.063 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.46 | 7.318% | $87.4212 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.04 | $950.5078 | $950.50 | $950.50 | $950.50 | |