| 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 | $225.43 | 6.450% | $239.9702 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.42 | 6.486% | $253.8839 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.58 | 11.238% | $253.1554 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.86 | 4.562% | $256.0305 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 11.557% | $52.7888 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.37 | 9.790% | $263.9022 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.26 | 12.750% | $40.8832 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.24 | $1,360.6142 | $1,360.61 | $1,360.65 | $1,360.70 | |