| 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 | $227.83 | 8.778% | $247.8289 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.71 | 13.797% | $275.0587 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 9.576% | $245.1982 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.26 | 3.834% | $129.0241 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.57 | 8.312% | $217.2414 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.62 | 4.280% | $142.4673 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.49 | 8.199% | $147.6808 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.25 | $1,404.4994 | $1,404.50 | $1,404.50 | $1,404.50 | |