| 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 | $246.37 | 12.588% | $277.3831 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.45 | 9.814% | $19.1625 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 3.721% | $197.5989 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.30 | 6.615% | $213.5498 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.48 | 5.211% | $104.6639 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 10.864% | $79.423 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.53 | 3.446% | $208.4747 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.28 | $1,100.2559 | $1,100.24 | $1,100.20 | $1,100.30 | |