| 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 | $246.55 | 13.724% | $280.3865 | $280.39 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.37 | 4.154% | $210.7764 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.58 | 7.344% | $204.5762 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.33 | 11.800% | $95.3989 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.57 | 7.532% | $56.5296 | $56.53 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.99 | 5.362% | $77.9573 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.59 | 3.492% | $192.0708 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.98 | $1,117.6957 | $1,117.71 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.80 | |