| 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 | $242.49 | 5.233% | $255.1795 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.53 | 11.766% | $37.4751 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.96 | 8.178% | $240.1119 | $240.11 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.87 | 10.376% | $110.2325 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.40 | 13.378% | $23.1291 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.41 | 4.651% | $234.8473 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.83 | 5.514% | $76.8458 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.49 | $977.8212 | $977.83 | $977.90 | $977.70 | |