| 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 | $247.86 | 12.220% | $278.1485 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.94 | 5.391% | $86.3574 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.94 | 7.789% | $57.0635 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.79 | 9.664% | $150.0094 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.46 | 11.816% | $177.1836 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.79 | 4.838% | $23.8926 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.58 | 11.634% | $27.4396 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.36 | $800.0946 | $800.09 | $800.10 | $800.10 | |