| 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 | $245.77 | 12.499% | $276.4888 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.90 | 3.558% | $189.4076 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.45 | 7.725% | $128.6775 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.58 | 4.261% | $43.3517 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.97 | 8.457% | $270.0254 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.97 | 13.661% | $263.6594 | $263.66 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.36 | 8.834% | $83.1056 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.00 | $1,254.7160 | $1,254.73 | $1,254.75 | $1,254.80 | |