| 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 | $185.98 | 7.351% | $199.6514 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.49 | 13.433% | $52.735 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.95 | 12.811% | $209.7721 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.99 | 6.280% | $233.8054 | $233.81 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.60 | 9.605% | $235.2123 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 13.217% | $278.8195 | $278.82 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.33 | 11.695% | $68.5025 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.61 | $1,278.4982 | $1,278.50 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.50 | |