| 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 | $230.61 | 4.366% | $240.6784 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.41 | 11.362% | $72.8419 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.64 | 10.824% | $139.2393 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.57 | 10.736% | $133.5144 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 11.756% | $7.2194 | $7.22 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.78 | 8.195% | $9.4995 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.81 | 13.834% | $244.5268 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.28 | $847.5197 | $847.52 | $847.55 | $847.40 | |