| 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 | $231.50 | 3.771% | $240.2299 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.76 | 8.165% | $50.578 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.87 | 13.813% | $68.1398 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 4.297% | $258.0829 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.46 | 8.118% | $189.7038 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.68 | 8.455% | $12.6675 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.70 | 12.420% | $264.9739 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.42 | $1,084.3758 | $1,084.37 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.40 | |