| 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 | $233.57 | 3.206% | $241.0583 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 5.622% | $132.3972 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.82 | 13.745% | $112.4028 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.47 | 7.841% | $75.9956 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.89 | 6.850% | $234.9525 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.80 | 3.175% | $240.1914 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.31 | 7.682% | $242.6183 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.21 | $1,279.6161 | $1,279.62 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.70 | |