| 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 | $245.62 | 13.653% | $279.1545 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 4.720% | $9.0373 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.83 | 13.270% | $204.8261 | $204.83 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.94 | 10.127% | $265.34 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.94 | 9.250% | $170.3645 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.33 | 9.446% | $248.8036 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.55 | 10.228% | $39.1861 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.84 | $1,216.7121 | $1,216.71 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.70 | |