| 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 | $250.63 | 12.219% | $281.2545 | $281.25 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 8.721% | $130.737 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.26 | 13.540% | $212.615 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.93 | 9.662% | $209.3777 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 13.213% | $246.2383 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.63 | 13.796% | $203.2738 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.59 | 9.225% | $148.0982 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.79 | $1,431.5945 | $1,431.60 | $1,431.60 | $1,431.60 | |