| 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 | $226.27 | 6.153% | $240.1924 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.26 | 11.586% | $70.5893 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.59 | 8.244% | $243.1052 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.80 | 10.874% | $126.1746 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.97 | 9.298% | $204.3545 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 8.860% | $164.6943 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 7.703% | $261.6537 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.12 | $1,310.7640 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.90 | |