| 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 | $230.28 | 4.419% | $240.4561 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.78 | 8.828% | $71.5871 | $71.59 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.89 | 3.528% | $170.7073 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 13.539% | $280.1802 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.41 | 11.361% | $118.4992 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.62 | 7.133% | $154.9357 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.50 | 11.668% | $270.7949 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.25 | $1,307.1605 | $1,307.17 | $1,307.20 | $1,307.20 | |