| 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 | $246.92 | 8.840% | $268.7477 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.55 | 13.527% | $284.4419 | $284.44 | $284.45 | $284.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.47 | 7.633% | $115.6732 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.50 | 11.576% | $94.2817 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.88 | 7.827% | $60.2537 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.80 | 4.750% | $260.618 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 5.170% | $204.9448 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.99 | $1,288.9610 | $1,288.95 | $1,288.95 | $1,288.90 | |