| 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 | $249.93 | 11.731% | $279.2493 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.40 | 5.221% | $145.6259 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.29 | 9.809% | $148.5606 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 10.427% | $80.954 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.25 | 10.342% | $184.547 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.55 | 9.497% | $259.0152 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.29 | 4.348% | $144.3028 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.02 | $1,242.2548 | $1,242.26 | $1,242.25 | $1,242.20 | |