| 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 | $245.72 | 13.603% | $279.1453 | $279.15 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.97 | 11.837% | $229.2323 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.49 | 8.258% | $62.2375 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.57 | 6.700% | $138.2512 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 10.631% | $262.8703 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.65 | 5.588% | $60.8715 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 5.175% | $241.5344 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.66 | $1,274.1425 | $1,274.14 | $1,274.15 | $1,274.10 | |