| 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 | $217.82 | 10.365% | $240.397 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 5.847% | $42.6563 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.29 | 9.525% | $60.5564 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.47 | 10.647% | $13.7977 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.56 | 10.431% | $17.1831 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.98 | 6.234% | $8.4775 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.51 | 4.537% | $194.972 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.93 | $578.0400 | $578.05 | $578.05 | $578.20 | |