| 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 | $49.79 | 13.260% | $56.3922 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.25 | 13.703% | $282.2677 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.32 | 12.627% | $240.2559 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.40 | 4.204% | $180.6897 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.29 | 5.138% | $160.1147 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 7.147% | $50.8305 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 6.672% | $228.2461 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.46 | $1,198.7968 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.80 | |