| 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 | $228.70 | 5.112% | $240.3911 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.35 | 6.311% | $13.1294 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.75 | 11.790% | $270.2523 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.77 | 12.637% | $237.405 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.70 | 7.553% | $145.9494 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.83 | 4.447% | $123.0699 | $123.07 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.51 | 12.367% | $23.0465 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.61 | $1,053.2436 | $1,053.25 | $1,053.25 | $1,053.20 | |