| 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 | $248.53 | 13.255% | $281.4727 | $281.47 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.84 | 4.748% | $141.2422 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 8.414% | $186.7756 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.26 | 8.620% | $163.2124 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.60 | 6.514% | $147.6284 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.68 | 9.423% | $155.0305 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.97 | 13.736% | $183.0808 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.16 | $1,258.4426 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.50 | $1,258.40 | |