| 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 | $250.58 | 12.357% | $281.5442 | $281.54 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.88 | 4.365% | $29.097 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.36 | 8.667% | $40.598 | $40.60 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.82 | 8.246% | $197.8953 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.91 | 8.833% | $103.2934 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.26 | 3.684% | $234.5954 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.59 | 4.453% | $153.1177 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.40 | $1,040.1410 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.10 | |