| 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 | $155.96 | 12.473% | $175.4129 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 12.684% | $279.1633 | $279.16 | $279.15 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.75 | 5.444% | $242.2576 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 11.105% | $278.0514 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 4.130% | $136.2333 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.26 | 11.703% | $155.5576 | $155.56 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 4.874% | $109.4885 | $109.49 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.20 | $1,376.1646 | $1,376.16 | $1,376.15 | $1,376.30 | |