| 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 | $249.62 | 11.658% | $278.7207 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.26 | 13.559% | $80.9221 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.33 | 12.571% | $164.7251 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.44 | 8.530% | $252.2671 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.57 | 13.496% | $148.1917 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.56 | 11.435% | $181.1487 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.78 | 6.270% | $108.1616 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.56 | $1,214.1370 | $1,214.14 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.10 | |