| 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 | $221.88 | 8.417% | $240.5556 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 6.697% | $16.57 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 8.578% | $79.7288 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.58 | 8.588% | $249.2963 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.45 | 6.433% | $104.7833 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.64 | 4.675% | $61.3814 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.58 | 7.426% | $31.7766 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.09 | $784.0920 | $784.10 | $784.15 | $784.20 | |