| 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 | $224.28 | 7.130% | $240.2712 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 11.303% | $54.8279 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.75 | 3.181% | $180.3088 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.60 | 13.619% | $84.7598 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.50 | 8.374% | $124.0882 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.75 | 13.737% | $210.1291 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.68 | 13.396% | $145.918 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.82 | $1,040.3030 | $1,040.31 | $1,040.30 | $1,040.30 | |