| 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 | $246.43 | 13.199% | $278.9563 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.86 | 4.809% | $106.7584 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.74 | 7.756% | $158.1212 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.51 | 4.613% | $161.6375 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.32 | 12.207% | $174.2799 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.71 | 8.554% | $22.4815 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.50 | 10.857% | $237.7883 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.07 | $1,140.0231 | $1,140.03 | $1,140.05 | $1,140.10 | |