| 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 | $250.36 | 12.254% | $281.0391 | $281.04 | $281.05 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.31 | 12.807% | $36.4479 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.58 | 13.558% | $202.7919 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.52 | 6.409% | $70.7833 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.57 | 3.433% | $119.5375 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.37 | 10.517% | $202.655 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.33 | 10.435% | $64.4167 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.04 | $977.6714 | $977.68 | $977.70 | $977.60 | |