| 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 | $249.87 | 11.527% | $278.6725 | $278.67 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.79 | 4.412% | $63.4721 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.73 | 12.159% | $15.3994 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.25 | 13.724% | $141.3021 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.51 | 10.676% | $229.6638 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 5.481% | $92.5279 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.38 | 6.450% | $137.725 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.25 | $958.7628 | $958.76 | $958.75 | $958.80 | |