| 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 | $246.74 | 12.767% | $278.2413 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 6.860% | $85.0392 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.30 | 5.731% | $184.2891 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.61 | 8.819% | $210.6845 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.96 | 11.336% | $253.8015 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 3.256% | $101.6039 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.73 | 5.796% | $167.93 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.32 | $1,281.5895 | $1,281.58 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.50 | |