| 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 | $250.63 | 11.625% | $279.7657 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.26 | 11.839% | $30.4873 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.60 | 4.806% | $78.1853 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.95 | 5.500% | $262.6423 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 3.104% | $18.2803 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.92 | 4.563% | $132.7114 | $132.71 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.28 | 5.484% | $38.2696 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.37 | $840.3419 | $840.35 | $840.35 | $840.40 | |