| 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 | $249.40 | 11.554% | $278.2157 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 11.515% | $274.7172 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.50 | 6.494% | $114.4811 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.32 | 9.576% | $169.0977 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.72 | 10.340% | $14.0352 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.57 | 10.483% | $228.2247 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.48 | 4.610% | $232.7363 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.34 | $1,311.5079 | $1,311.52 | $1,311.50 | $1,311.40 | |