| 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 | $228.47 | 5.423% | $240.8599 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.92 | 10.570% | $165.7665 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.60 | 12.649% | $139.2342 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.99 | 10.289% | $80.4999 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.93 | 12.663% | $252.2863 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.67 | 13.711% | $159.9573 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.88 | 5.394% | $247.5494 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.46 | $1,286.1535 | $1,286.16 | $1,286.15 | $1,286.20 | |