| 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 | $246.85 | 13.486% | $280.1402 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.52 | 12.168% | $196.8773 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.27 | 9.753% | $73.8308 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.96 | 9.740% | $216.1439 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.25 | 6.336% | $193.7974 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.68 | 6.688% | $195.9645 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.72 | 7.459% | $200.6474 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.25 | $1,357.4015 | $1,357.40 | $1,357.45 | $1,357.30 | |