| 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 | $247.39 | 8.110% | $267.4533 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.31 | 8.330% | $209.4127 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 11.799% | $242.5368 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.88 | 8.267% | $186.0893 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.57 | 7.816% | $86.8674 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 13.516% | $57.5186 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 3.591% | $228.8947 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.72 | $1,278.7728 | $1,278.77 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.80 | |