| 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 | $245.88 | 13.535% | $279.1599 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.38 | 3.199% | $138.6788 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 7.349% | $97.1508 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 12.717% | $261.0075 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.50 | 11.217% | $275.2621 | $275.26 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.39 | 11.782% | $39.5596 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.80 | 10.796% | $42.9888 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.01 | $1,133.8075 | $1,133.81 | $1,133.80 | $1,134.00 | |