| 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 | $249.76 | 12.386% | $280.6953 | $280.70 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 4.343% | $186.2523 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.57 | 6.222% | $136.5696 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.29 | 9.724% | $80.4167 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.94 | 4.113% | $56.1586 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.52 | 13.291% | $221.5066 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.87 | 7.104% | $175.5113 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.45 | $1,137.1104 | $1,137.12 | $1,137.05 | $1,137.20 | |