| 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 | $229.71 | 4.738% | $240.5937 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.72 | 4.812% | $139.1065 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.52 | 6.582% | $252.0877 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.50 | 13.793% | $113.224 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.84 | 6.317% | $94.452 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.50 | 11.117% | $50.5582 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.42 | 13.402% | $9.5484 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.21 | $899.5705 | $899.57 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |