| 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 | $250.80 | 13.255% | $284.0435 | $284.04 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.63 | 4.714% | $240.4548 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.65 | 9.627% | $225.4479 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.81 | 8.277% | $145.9682 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.92 | 12.746% | $169.0288 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.71 | 13.153% | $267.8445 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.89 | 7.846% | $196.1611 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.41 | $1,528.9488 | $1,528.94 | $1,528.95 | $1,528.90 | |