| 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 | $232.30 | 3.638% | $240.7511 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 9.797% | $13.7905 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 6.135% | $25.9606 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.63 | 6.867% | $200.5146 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.50 | 4.710% | $168.0596 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.53 | 8.732% | $50.593 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.31 | 12.788% | $142.4625 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.29 | $842.1319 | $842.12 | $842.10 | $842.30 | |