| 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 | $230.77 | 4.341% | $240.7877 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.99 | 12.148% | $165.9678 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.86 | 12.695% | $86.6174 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.45 | 6.681% | $27.1503 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.59 | 8.459% | $109.0989 | $109.10 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.93 | 9.221% | $199.798 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.91 | 3.593% | $216.4161 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.50 | $1,045.8362 | $1,045.85 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.90 | |