| 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 | $175.73 | 3.717% | $182.2619 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.78 | 13.198% | $280.482 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.35 | 9.449% | $188.6354 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.61 | 10.823% | $273.3006 | $273.30 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.78 | 3.476% | $250.1843 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.51 | 11.703% | $77.6448 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.71 | 11.528% | $214.9256 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.47 | $1,467.4346 | $1,467.43 | $1,467.50 | $1,467.40 | |