| 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 | $250.43 | 11.359% | $278.8763 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 11.863% | $237.7089 | $237.71 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.33 | 3.829% | $178.9285 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.59 | 7.582% | $134.0364 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 8.781% | $239.8947 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 7.551% | $172.501 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.52 | 11.154% | $218.4398 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,337.29 | $1,460.3856 | $1,460.39 | $1,460.45 | $1,460.30 | |