| 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 | $250.63 | 8.760% | $272.5852 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.66 | 12.297% | $8.602 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 12.429% | $40.2383 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.56 | 3.632% | $245.1519 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 11.253% | $240.9851 | $240.99 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.38 | 3.353% | $170.9252 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.80 | 4.564% | $262.2465 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.43 | $1,240.7342 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.80 | $1,240.70 | |