| 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 | $248.79 | 11.157% | $276.5475 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.30 | 7.789% | $265.4843 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.40 | 3.318% | $209.1156 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.78 | 12.562% | $228.2532 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.54 | 12.850% | $152.9569 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.67 | 3.603% | $199.6119 | $199.61 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.55 | 9.264% | $250.8155 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,458.03 | $1,582.7849 | $1,582.79 | $1,582.75 | $1,582.80 | |