| 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 | $249.64 | 12.240% | $280.1959 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.92 | 6.343% | $106.2579 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.28 | 11.727% | $150.027 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.53 | 12.819% | $200.2876 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.61 | 11.182% | $175.234 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 10.520% | $157.5573 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 5.292% | $187.8725 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.97 | $1,257.4322 | $1,257.44 | $1,257.45 | $1,257.50 | |