| 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 | $249.59 | 11.401% | $278.0458 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.91 | 11.515% | $247.4629 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.67 | 13.476% | $110.832 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.82 | 6.798% | $214.4717 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.38 | 5.385% | $139.5087 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.46 | 4.371% | $15.092 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.45 | 11.131% | $161.64 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.28 | $1,167.0531 | $1,167.05 | $1,167.05 | $1,167.00 | |