| 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 | $249.90 | 12.179% | $280.3353 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.77 | 8.733% | $217.2159 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.61 | 9.228% | $231.1374 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.61 | 9.305% | $27.993 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.27 | 4.776% | $179.4499 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.69 | 6.294% | $136.7897 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.98 | 10.338% | $251.5486 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.83 | $1,324.4698 | $1,324.48 | $1,324.50 | $1,324.30 | |