| 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 | $250.89 | 12.770% | $282.9287 | $282.93 | $282.95 | $282.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.56 | 4.687% | $153.4293 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.43 | 10.339% | $36.8863 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.89 | 5.515% | $157.1013 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.68 | 8.163% | $71.0415 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.99 | 8.139% | $117.8607 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.73 | 8.866% | $253.3638 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.17 | $1,072.6116 | $1,072.61 | $1,072.65 | $1,072.60 | |