| 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 | $246.97 | 13.695% | $280.7925 | $280.79 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.94 | 8.500% | $53.0999 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.76 | 9.317% | $242.4214 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.64 | 7.794% | $61.0545 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.37 | 12.224% | $86.8277 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.82 | 11.563% | $210.6533 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 6.179% | $251.6018 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.46 | $1,186.4511 | $1,186.44 | $1,186.45 | $1,186.50 | |