| 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 | $226.86 | 5.814% | $240.0496 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.96 | 6.159% | $203.7828 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.69 | 8.812% | $58.4212 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.88 | 6.404% | $170.1187 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.87 | 4.472% | $252.6864 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.44 | 13.493% | $176.4135 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 12.139% | $198.0375 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.30 | $1,299.5097 | $1,299.51 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.40 | |