| 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 | $246.70 | 13.656% | $280.3894 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.33 | 5.776% | $58.5259 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.95 | 9.447% | $149.8877 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.99 | 12.531% | $117.021 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 10.322% | $81.1418 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.36 | 9.601% | $259.0529 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 8.486% | $16.7719 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.34 | $962.7906 | $962.79 | $962.80 | $962.80 | |