| 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 | $184.32 | 7.649% | $198.4186 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.74 | 12.571% | $42.4843 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.92 | 11.146% | $239.9864 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.86 | 5.633% | $105.4851 | $105.49 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.43 | 13.799% | $278.1589 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.66 | 13.618% | $202.9899 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.59 | 13.106% | $234.7967 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.52 | $1,302.3199 | $1,302.33 | $1,302.35 | $1,302.40 | |