| 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 | $245.56 | 13.432% | $278.5436 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.72 | 4.789% | $204.0451 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.57 | 5.389% | $29.0557 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.91 | 3.398% | $180.8534 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.89 | 10.379% | $257.0617 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.48 | 8.307% | $142.402 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 4.233% | $62.4773 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.07 | $1,154.4388 | $1,154.44 | $1,154.45 | $1,154.50 | |