| 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 | $187.35 | 13.376% | $212.4099 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.40 | 13.349% | $227.1514 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.57 | 7.856% | $270.2548 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.52 | 12.312% | $135.3584 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.56 | 4.218% | $73.5362 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 8.548% | $263.0118 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 12.164% | $264.4715 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.49 | $1,446.1940 | $1,446.19 | $1,446.15 | $1,446.30 | |