| 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 | $246.79 | 13.201% | $279.3687 | $279.37 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 10.300% | $174.9137 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.79 | 9.279% | $125.4414 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 8.492% | $50.6658 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 5.425% | $262.2447 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 3.182% | $5.9742 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.98 | 8.526% | $188.8135 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.38 | $1,087.4220 | $1,087.41 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.40 | |