| 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 | $247.56 | 12.680% | $278.9506 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.41 | 8.214% | $106.4934 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.65 | 12.125% | $139.7638 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.54 | 8.485% | $164.3982 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.96 | 11.731% | $165.3172 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.38 | 7.422% | $173.3576 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.52 | 8.820% | $259.5575 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.02 | $1,287.8383 | $1,287.84 | $1,287.80 | $1,288.00 | |