| 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 | $229.97 | 8.334% | $249.1357 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.87 | 11.328% | $77.7849 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 11.189% | $156.4096 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.40 | 12.868% | $27.5398 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.69 | 10.773% | $140.3383 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 11.655% | $182.3884 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.48 | 12.293% | $142.0282 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.43 | $975.6249 | $975.63 | $975.70 | $975.50 | |