| 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 | $215.27 | 11.679% | $240.4114 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 11.209% | $9.6529 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.30 | 9.126% | $13.4225 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.27 | 3.341% | $149.0901 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.31 | 3.147% | $258.1873 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.25 | 12.246% | $228.14 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.78 | 4.192% | $42.4895 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.86 | $941.3937 | $941.39 | $941.40 | $941.40 | |