| 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 | $234.77 | 8.753% | $255.3194 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.91 | 10.687% | $253.3736 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 9.830% | $187.2382 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.29 | 13.688% | $91.2801 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.97 | 11.823% | $238.1494 | $238.15 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.78 | 10.569% | $204.3094 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.78 | 4.689% | $47.9266 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.98 | $1,277.5967 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.50 | |