| 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 | $240.30 | 4.543% | $251.2168 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.35 | 4.669% | $227.4981 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.39 | 12.281% | $250.8245 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.47 | 4.661% | $179.4622 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.46 | 4.136% | $37.968 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.95 | 3.540% | $201.8512 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.61 | 7.192% | $61.7533 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.53 | $1,210.5741 | $1,210.57 | $1,210.50 | $1,210.70 | |