| 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 | $179.56 | 11.828% | $200.7984 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 12.175% | $280.3029 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.90 | 12.263% | $15.6046 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.70 | 9.366% | $25.9197 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.56 | 4.224% | $61.0336 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.50 | 4.144% | $34.8882 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 9.202% | $17.1338 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.79 | $635.6812 | $635.67 | $635.70 | $635.60 | |