| 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 | $249.61 | 13.166% | $282.4737 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.66 | 5.810% | $166.82 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 10.525% | $218.5632 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.89 | 6.848% | $245.6329 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.75 | 12.295% | $188.3749 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.37 | 11.558% | $178.9056 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.36 | 9.252% | $124.9406 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.39 | $1,405.7109 | $1,405.70 | $1,405.65 | $1,405.70 | |