| 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 | $198.39 | 5.738% | $209.7736 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.44 | 8.317% | $81.7143 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 8.181% | $240.0212 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 3.281% | $139.9664 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.29 | 6.785% | $49.4308 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.73 | 4.705% | $140.022 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.40 | 5.851% | $129.5616 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.64 | $990.4899 | $990.48 | $990.40 | $990.50 | |