| 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 | $228.71 | 5.282% | $240.7905 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.84 | 3.716% | $153.3337 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.60 | 8.783% | $187.7595 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.48 | 6.734% | $229.9904 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.51 | 10.324% | $188.1135 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.80 | 11.621% | $102.4681 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 8.417% | $136.1501 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.52 | $1,238.6058 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.70 | |