| 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 | $244.31 | 13.782% | $277.9808 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 5.186% | $84.517 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.47 | 10.705% | $188.7188 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.95 | 13.542% | $135.0582 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 8.783% | $8.4633 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.58 | 6.679% | $65.6929 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.72 | 8.223% | $244.281 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.16 | $1,004.7120 | $1,004.71 | $1,004.70 | $1,004.80 | |