| 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 | $222.88 | 7.624% | $239.8724 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.59 | 5.696% | $179.2498 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.29 | 9.158% | $267.7537 | $267.75 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.44 | 10.736% | $171.0207 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.50 | 7.818% | $248.5205 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.85 | 13.448% | $95.1261 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.41 | 9.328% | $79.1644 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.96 | $1,280.7076 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.70 | |