| 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 | $246.36 | 13.844% | $280.4661 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.68 | 7.451% | $41.562 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 5.839% | $247.9596 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 4.403% | $52.0553 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.57 | 10.330% | $230.1153 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.78 | 5.638% | $161.3937 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.58 | 9.138% | $17.0037 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.11 | $1,030.5557 | $1,030.56 | $1,030.50 | $1,030.70 | |