| 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 | $250.75 | 12.208% | $281.3616 | $281.36 | $281.35 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 6.836% | $176.6747 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.76 | 9.844% | $169.9946 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 12.741% | $157.4992 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.51 | 10.334% | $14.9061 | $14.91 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.88 | 5.860% | $245.4682 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.27 | 3.471% | $231.0197 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.24 | $1,276.9241 | $1,276.92 | $1,276.85 | $1,277.00 | |