| 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 | $245.52 | 13.655% | $279.0458 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.73 | 12.762% | $234.2405 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.52 | 9.307% | $265.0913 | $265.09 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.43 | 8.137% | $243.7732 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.38 | 13.798% | $254.202 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.84 | 6.582% | $12.6193 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.84 | 3.423% | $205.6463 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,355.26 | $1,494.6184 | $1,494.62 | $1,494.60 | $1,494.50 | |