| 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 | $212.93 | 12.788% | $240.1595 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.79 | 13.535% | $41.7695 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.35 | 7.463% | $10.0478 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.84 | 7.121% | $79.0981 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.76 | 3.710% | $46.4206 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.38 | 3.132% | $54.0205 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.56 | 10.282% | $83.3291 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.61 | $554.8451 | $554.85 | $554.80 | $554.80 | |