| 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 | $159.52 | 9.245% | $174.2676 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 6.549% | $19.7968 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.75 | 13.514% | $268.7444 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 7.565% | $268.3747 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.45 | 7.730% | $243.9546 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.35 | 6.798% | $69.7925 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.99 | 11.790% | $235.8657 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.14 | $1,280.7963 | $1,280.79 | $1,280.75 | $1,280.90 | |