| 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 | $222.35 | 8.119% | $240.4026 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 5.227% | $28.285 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.73 | 13.164% | $112.8585 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 12.560% | $158.6871 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.28 | 10.414% | $175.8674 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.82 | 13.218% | $106.2211 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.85 | 10.186% | $28.4831 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.89 | $850.8048 | $850.81 | $850.80 | $850.90 | |