| 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 | $250.34 | 12.588% | $281.8528 | $281.85 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.76 | 8.783% | $79.1505 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.79 | 12.865% | $173.5751 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.48 | 4.647% | $161.6587 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.75 | 4.580% | $182.7536 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 4.128% | $258.0188 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.60 | 5.460% | $81.837 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.51 | $1,218.8465 | $1,218.85 | $1,218.85 | $1,219.00 | |