| 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 | $224.99 | 6.688% | $240.0373 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.99 | 5.197% | $261.93 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.67 | 6.204% | $190.8167 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.50 | 5.763% | $81.9663 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.80 | 4.255% | $50.8764 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.49 | 11.455% | $213.4252 | $213.43 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.45 | 8.453% | $138.2233 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.89 | $1,177.2752 | $1,177.29 | $1,177.30 | $1,177.20 | |