| 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 | $229.76 | 4.700% | $240.5587 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.41 | 6.670% | $46.3054 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 5.355% | $146.0642 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.79 | 13.822% | $68.0542 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.79 | 8.449% | $260.0499 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.40 | 10.281% | $136.0868 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.52 | 7.525% | $14.5374 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.31 | $911.6566 | $911.66 | $911.65 | $911.70 | |