| 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 | $250.65 | 11.474% | $279.4096 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.65 | 13.396% | $83.5162 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.83 | 5.293% | $257.7889 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.25 | 6.469% | $230.2392 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.38 | 12.861% | $165.2059 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.43 | 11.728% | $56.3444 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.48 | 13.288% | $112.6989 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.67 | $1,185.2031 | $1,185.21 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.10 | |