| 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 | $220.74 | 6.633% | $235.3817 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 7.379% | $241.0659 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.98 | 13.677% | $242.1093 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.67 | 11.422% | $38.63 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.27 | 5.278% | $177.1513 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.30 | 3.664% | $43.8499 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.57 | 11.591% | $270.6863 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.03 | $1,248.8744 | $1,248.88 | $1,248.90 | $1,248.90 | |