| 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 | $250.91 | 10.728% | $277.8276 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.27 | 5.567% | $220.9201 | $220.92 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.64 | 3.574% | $136.3448 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.60 | 10.226% | $110.8874 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 11.453% | $8.2698 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.32 | 13.753% | $218.7698 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.96 | 8.770% | $247.9521 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.12 | $1,220.9716 | $1,220.97 | $1,220.95 | $1,221.00 | |