| 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 | $244.56 | 13.181% | $276.7955 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.73 | 7.558% | $169.6512 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.27 | 12.508% | $197.1928 | $197.19 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.66 | 9.225% | $100.1156 | $100.12 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.74 | 5.499% | $77.795 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.67 | 10.226% | $142.9301 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.42 | 7.300% | $250.4597 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.05 | $1,214.9399 | $1,214.95 | $1,214.95 | $1,215.00 | |