| 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 | $242.50 | 5.485% | $255.8011 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 9.489% | $177.186 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.51 | 11.540% | $94.2625 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 10.527% | $185.409 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.80 | 6.105% | $171.6779 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.80 | 4.423% | $224.3006 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.74 | 11.480% | $131.2566 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.93 | $1,239.8937 | $1,239.90 | $1,239.90 | $1,240.00 | |