| 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 | $218.40 | 9.696% | $239.5761 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.84 | 11.643% | $9.8692 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.36 | 6.730% | $142.3351 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.48 | 13.435% | $106.039 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.85 | 6.837% | $109.8819 | $109.88 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.95 | 9.733% | $57.0063 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.82 | 9.422% | $22.7817 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.70 | $687.4893 | $687.50 | $687.55 | $687.50 | |