| 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 | $224.69 | 5.144% | $236.2481 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.42 | 7.271% | $160.2843 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 12.294% | $160.2548 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.48 | 5.765% | $240.5942 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.79 | 6.453% | $136.0363 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 5.496% | $180.2927 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.84 | 12.680% | $237.5745 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.83 | $1,351.2849 | $1,351.27 | $1,351.30 | $1,351.30 | |