| 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 | $189.50 | 3.687% | $196.4869 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.28 | 8.115% | $248.9672 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.80 | 6.646% | $155.4899 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.46 | 4.866% | $66.548 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.68 | 3.245% | $234.0358 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.89 | 9.280% | $210.7902 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.41 | 7.345% | $128.1807 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.02 | $1,240.4987 | $1,240.51 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | |