| 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 | $246.63 | 12.718% | $277.9964 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.44 | 7.391% | $144.3765 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 13.176% | $149.1094 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 13.617% | $82.52 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.87 | 9.333% | $148.5507 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 11.123% | $158.1614 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.28 | 3.604% | $84.2093 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.93 | $1,044.9237 | $1,044.93 | $1,044.90 | $1,045.00 | |