| 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 | $231.87 | 3.613% | $240.2475 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 13.508% | $178.7524 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 10.502% | $230.8497 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 9.567% | $250.3496 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.98 | 6.688% | $211.2209 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.85 | 3.575% | $160.3859 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.42 | 9.215% | $20.1174 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.00 | $1,291.9234 | $1,291.93 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.80 | |