| 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 | $228.82 | 5.740% | $241.9543 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 6.359% | $140.2662 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.58 | 10.126% | $112.9673 | $112.97 | $112.95 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 6.213% | $231.2788 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.26 | 3.539% | $140.0469 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.70 | 9.751% | $31.4985 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.32 | 9.724% | $42.0462 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.31 | $940.0582 | $940.07 | $940.05 | $940.10 | |