| 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 | $230.73 | 9.400% | $252.4186 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.89 | 8.419% | $80.1108 | $80.11 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 12.795% | $267.1324 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.68 | 10.583% | $163.309 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.63 | 5.639% | $234.1277 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.45 | 9.283% | $94.4752 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.93 | 6.213% | $239.967 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.14 | $1,331.5407 | $1,331.55 | $1,331.55 | $1,331.50 | |