| 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 | $247.89 | 13.867% | $282.2649 | $282.26 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.97 | 3.551% | $189.4673 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 11.738% | $52.0029 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.68 | 6.612% | $232.073 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.78 | 8.528% | $190.7705 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.29 | 8.125% | $250.0823 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.79 | 6.615% | $55.2159 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.94 | $1,251.8768 | $1,251.87 | $1,251.80 | $1,252.00 | |