| 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 | $249.57 | 12.196% | $280.0076 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.74 | 4.719% | $242.6758 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.45 | 12.371% | $43.2066 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.97 | 6.272% | $238.0174 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.72 | 12.802% | $176.7833 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.47 | 12.801% | $203.572 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.59 | 3.230% | $177.1324 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.51 | $1,361.3951 | $1,361.40 | $1,361.40 | $1,361.40 | |