| 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 | $250.71 | 12.814% | $282.836 | $282.84 | $282.85 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.57 | 4.655% | $211.9996 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 9.485% | $235.0643 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.79 | 7.634% | $102.0263 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.70 | 10.757% | $263.2694 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.70 | 7.206% | $252.6845 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.65 | 11.563% | $162.4915 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.82 | $1,510.3716 | $1,510.37 | $1,510.40 | $1,510.40 | |