| 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 | $247.45 | 7.156% | $265.1575 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 11.670% | $8.4869 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.49 | 12.668% | $278.842 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.27 | 13.727% | $20.7779 | $20.78 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 9.333% | $225.543 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.62 | 7.251% | $180.8466 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.73 | 5.475% | $107.2997 | $107.30 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.45 | $1,086.9536 | $1,086.96 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.90 | |