| 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 | $211.31 | 13.224% | $239.2536 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.52 | 10.574% | $236.0976 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.34 | 12.666% | $256.1349 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.33 | 3.853% | $158.1993 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.58 | 3.712% | $136.4642 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.74 | 10.693% | $79.4112 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.93 | 6.531% | $135.2198 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.75 | $1,240.7806 | $1,240.77 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.80 | |