| 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 | $247.62 | 13.847% | $281.9079 | $281.91 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.39 | 3.489% | $79.0552 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.87 | 4.710% | $126.563 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.74 | 7.748% | $227.0681 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.84 | 13.801% | $94.2727 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.37 | 12.738% | $157.123 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 7.193% | $243.8534 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.32 | $1,209.8433 | $1,209.84 | $1,209.75 | $1,210.00 | |