| 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 | $246.77 | 12.472% | $277.5472 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.90 | 3.180% | $179.43 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.84 | 10.457% | $195.3322 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.52 | 6.561% | $180.6422 | $180.64 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.86 | 12.592% | $168.7304 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.45 | 3.332% | $242.2619 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.49 | 9.458% | $11.4821 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.83 | $1,255.4260 | $1,255.42 | $1,255.50 | $1,255.30 | |