| 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 | $221.77 | 8.515% | $240.6537 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.52 | 4.379% | $48.5571 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.49 | 13.678% | $32.3869 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 13.556% | $180.009 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.75 | 11.492% | $276.2214 | $276.22 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.56 | 12.421% | $260.3221 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.37 | 11.438% | $150.8536 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.98 | $1,189.0038 | $1,189.00 | $1,188.95 | $1,189.10 | |