| 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 | $246.88 | 13.647% | $280.5717 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.85 | 13.814% | $241.115 | $241.12 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.33 | 10.354% | $219.9686 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 5.725% | $8.0457 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.42 | 12.533% | $28.6059 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.63 | 10.729% | $208.8681 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.96 | 6.627% | $200.4161 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.68 | $1,187.5911 | $1,187.61 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.60 | |