| 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 | $245.33 | 13.517% | $278.4913 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.26 | 7.202% | $180.3781 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.74 | 9.824% | $232.5413 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.40 | 4.416% | $240.5745 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 12.751% | $40.5791 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 11.713% | $280.2097 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.79 | 5.854% | $87.6365 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.34 | $1,340.4105 | $1,340.41 | $1,340.45 | $1,340.40 | |