| 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 | $243.33 | 8.657% | $264.3951 | $264.40 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.67 | 3.492% | $71.068 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.47 | 12.797% | $279.1387 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 7.125% | $237.1748 | $237.17 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.25 | 13.157% | $30.8353 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 5.152% | $225.0148 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.94 | 7.530% | $170.9082 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.05 | $1,278.5349 | $1,278.54 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.50 | |