| 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 | $217.34 | 13.204% | $246.0376 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.57 | 10.846% | $203.48 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.76 | 12.146% | $270.0027 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.54 | 13.646% | $213.1317 | $213.13 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.64 | 5.750% | $128.6343 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.49 | 3.679% | $47.1636 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.44 | 4.285% | $146.4579 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.78 | $1,254.9078 | $1,254.90 | $1,254.95 | $1,254.90 | |