| 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 | $231.46 | 3.849% | $240.3689 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.63 | 3.162% | $184.2783 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.51 | 7.132% | $75.5388 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.25 | 12.288% | $54.179 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.49 | 13.603% | $75.5346 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.88 | 9.675% | $73.3506 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.30 | 8.194% | $60.9132 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.52 | $764.1634 | $764.16 | $764.20 | $764.20 | |