| 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 | $235.95 | 12.343% | $265.0733 | $265.07 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.86 | 11.139% | $8.7355 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.61 | 7.224% | $172.2125 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 3.500% | $177.8234 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.50 | 13.713% | $280.3025 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.34 | 8.192% | $269.7659 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.35 | 7.430% | $133.5892 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.42 | $1,307.5023 | $1,307.50 | $1,307.45 | $1,307.50 | |