| 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 | $170.50 | 10.500% | $188.4025 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.54 | 6.865% | $31.5679 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.49 | 7.310% | $229.0961 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.40 | 10.312% | $58.9066 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 12.386% | $253.3967 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.87 | 7.484% | $223.427 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.63 | 12.348% | $255.7378 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.90 | $1,240.5346 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | |