| 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 | $246.36 | 12.536% | $277.2437 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.28 | 3.710% | $88.4439 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.63 | 11.418% | $98.7498 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 7.225% | $56.5826 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.29 | 12.756% | $9.3475 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.92 | 7.871% | $139.0673 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.72 | 6.480% | $178.5883 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.97 | $848.0231 | $848.02 | $848.05 | $847.90 | |