| 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 | $213.38 | 6.288% | $226.7973 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 9.235% | $159.9637 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.89 | 10.489% | $89.3746 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.31 | 10.579% | $115.345 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 7.249% | $38.5775 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.50 | 5.775% | $141.2096 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 3.585% | $165.187 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.96 | $936.4547 | $936.46 | $936.45 | $936.50 | |