| 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 | $225.52 | 6.721% | $240.6772 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.30 | 5.861% | $185.5743 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 6.180% | $121.4274 | $121.43 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.92 | 12.366% | $190.9323 | $190.93 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.84 | 3.656% | $41.2966 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.40 | 7.749% | $57.538 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.73 | 11.707% | $36.5617 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.07 | $874.0075 | $874.01 | $874.05 | $874.00 | |