| 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 | $179.83 | 13.188% | $203.546 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.49 | 11.569% | $191.3297 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.52 | 11.513% | $278.2472 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.83 | 8.310% | $240.2641 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 6.807% | $239.7176 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.33 | 13.563% | $213.8732 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 10.459% | $161.1265 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.31 | $1,528.1043 | $1,528.11 | $1,528.10 | $1,528.00 | |