| 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 | $250.76 | 10.129% | $276.1595 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.55 | 3.390% | $190.8062 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.85 | 12.532% | $210.266 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.79 | 3.793% | $237.468 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.25 | 4.690% | $219.0638 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 12.328% | $152.137 | $152.14 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.97 | 10.192% | $254.5105 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,426.61 | $1,540.4110 | $1,540.42 | $1,540.35 | $1,540.50 | |