| 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 | $249.45 | 11.640% | $278.486 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.98 | 5.782% | $100.4717 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.92 | 4.105% | $110.268 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.89 | 6.524% | $133.0378 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.95 | 4.630% | $228.0411 | $228.04 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 9.220% | $251.9487 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.91 | 4.666% | $102.4785 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.78 | $1,204.7318 | $1,204.74 | $1,204.75 | $1,204.70 | |