| 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 | $225.56 | 6.460% | $240.1312 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 13.319% | $212.7224 | $212.72 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.46 | 12.393% | $198.3287 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 4.869% | $167.4758 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.67 | 11.374% | $187.8545 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.54 | 5.594% | $187.4716 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.33 | 4.378% | $56.7086 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.98 | $1,250.6928 | $1,250.69 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.70 | |