| 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 | $248.95 | 11.357% | $277.2233 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.74 | 13.179% | $174.0014 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.71 | 5.441% | $100.9176 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.54 | 12.760% | $245.2981 | $245.30 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.49 | 13.584% | $283.3807 | $283.38 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.40 | 4.537% | $260.7153 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.48 | 13.203% | $52.6168 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,261.31 | $1,394.1532 | $1,394.16 | $1,394.10 | $1,394.10 | |