| 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 | $246.36 | 13.836% | $280.4464 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 8.839% | $181.402 | $181.40 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 7.146% | $232.2068 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.33 | 5.404% | $51.9958 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.75 | 8.861% | $255.5512 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.86 | 12.691% | $194.7977 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.66 | 3.596% | $207.8757 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.35 | $1,404.2756 | $1,404.29 | $1,404.30 | $1,404.30 | |