| 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 | $246.93 | 12.742% | $278.3938 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.36 | 3.676% | $16.9614 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.46 | 11.510% | $64.0736 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.35 | 12.606% | $170.4292 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.29 | 8.540% | $36.133 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.82 | 3.680% | $102.4566 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.27 | 9.127% | $46.128 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.48 | $714.5756 | $714.57 | $714.60 | $714.60 | |