| 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 | $227.32 | 5.682% | $240.2363 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.79 | 11.235% | $181.0795 | $181.08 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.62 | 11.735% | $265.5047 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.28 | 10.249% | $154.6573 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.51 | 3.833% | $241.4221 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.87 | 4.697% | $40.6957 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.97 | 9.281% | $164.9815 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.36 | $1,288.5771 | $1,288.58 | $1,288.60 | $1,288.60 | |