| 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 | $229.99 | 3.769% | $238.6583 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.53 | 5.743% | $59.7765 | $59.78 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.92 | 4.178% | $253.0692 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.68 | 11.156% | $38.5489 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.66 | 8.690% | $267.0079 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.64 | 6.861% | $140.6718 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 5.591% | $42.6693 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.83 | $1,040.4019 | $1,040.41 | $1,040.35 | $1,040.50 | |