| 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 | $250.38 | 12.613% | $281.9604 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.92 | 7.232% | $152.1837 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 3.264% | $207.3541 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.45 | 10.525% | $130.9169 | $130.92 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.91 | 11.209% | $194.5157 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.39 | 12.708% | $125.5454 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.40 | 8.575% | $19.9778 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.25 | $1,112.4540 | $1,112.46 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.50 | |