| 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 | $250.37 | 12.400% | $281.4159 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.71 | 12.121% | $182.4321 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.56 | 3.535% | $117.5743 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.63 | 4.469% | $31.9989 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 8.128% | $53.8477 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.94 | 10.371% | $92.6454 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 10.686% | $189.2066 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.95 | $949.1209 | $949.13 | $949.10 | $949.00 | |