| 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 | $248.95 | 12.682% | $280.5218 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 8.675% | $229.652 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.39 | 8.514% | $192.493 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.35 | 11.557% | $268.1272 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.93 | 4.619% | $125.4696 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.65 | 12.774% | $234.1752 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.81 | 8.693% | $144.3552 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.40 | $1,474.7940 | $1,474.80 | $1,474.80 | $1,474.90 | |