| 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 | $250.68 | 11.290% | $278.9818 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 3.760% | $178.7889 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.94 | 8.387% | $154.9284 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 5.315% | $21.6738 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.46 | 7.756% | $34.9776 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.43 | 6.743% | $139.2249 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.40 | 7.393% | $122.8576 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.80 | $931.4330 | $931.43 | $931.45 | $931.50 | |