| 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 | $249.73 | 11.803% | $279.2056 | $279.21 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.88 | 3.647% | $106.632 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 3.229% | $81.9741 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.85 | 9.265% | $266.4427 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.66 | 12.731% | $190.1321 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.61 | 12.123% | $242.8696 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.36 | 6.635% | $119.8151 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.50 | $1,287.0712 | $1,287.07 | $1,287.05 | $1,287.00 | |