| 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 | $250.70 | 11.160% | $278.6781 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.92 | 6.362% | $189.2393 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.97 | 4.616% | $58.5536 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.88 | 8.835% | $123.9413 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.67 | 4.352% | $237.5782 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 6.647% | $172.5655 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.80 | 6.580% | $43.4846 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.75 | $1,104.0406 | $1,104.04 | $1,104.10 | $1,104.10 | |