| 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 | $248.56 | 12.241% | $278.9862 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 9.672% | $13.7529 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.44 | 9.539% | $96.8763 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.71 | 7.389% | $22.2403 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.46 | 8.519% | $115.5293 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.80 | 13.566% | $225.7692 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.55 | 6.501% | $148.6221 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.06 | $901.7763 | $901.78 | $901.80 | $901.80 | |