| 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 | $249.44 | 11.587% | $278.3426 | $278.34 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.48 | 11.225% | $42.7994 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.43 | 4.110% | $94.1467 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 6.139% | $253.0884 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.67 | 5.719% | $202.6316 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.33 | 5.786% | $157.9702 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.65 | 3.449% | $72.0522 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.45 | $1,101.0311 | $1,101.03 | $1,101.05 | $1,101.00 | |