| 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 | $219.60 | 9.533% | $240.5345 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.43 | 10.757% | $151.1058 | $151.11 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.73 | 5.812% | $129.8631 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 13.870% | $273.6979 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.28 | 5.714% | $57.3816 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 13.813% | $86.9531 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.95 | 12.843% | $191.7767 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.75 | $1,131.3127 | $1,131.31 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 | |