| 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 | $246.46 | 9.491% | $269.8515 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.52 | 7.801% | $185.9783 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.52 | 4.435% | $222.9896 | $222.99 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.69 | 5.726% | $137.116 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.35 | 12.594% | $70.2024 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 8.284% | $267.3532 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.36 | 9.596% | $125.334 | $125.33 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.80 | $1,278.8250 | $1,278.82 | $1,278.85 | $1,278.90 | |