| 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 | $248.64 | 12.846% | $280.5803 | $280.58 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.71 | 7.731% | $13.6926 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.42 | 8.482% | $127.3796 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.58 | 9.263% | $7.1895 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.33 | 5.630% | $161.9625 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.88 | 13.332% | $46.3301 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.43 | 13.668% | $181.2209 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.99 | $818.3555 | $818.35 | $818.40 | $818.40 | |