| 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 | $200.85 | 13.726% | $228.4187 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.62 | 8.867% | $38.7784 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.95 | 9.813% | $192.1178 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.84 | 4.382% | $8.1835 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.72 | 8.732% | $10.5688 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.60 | 7.492% | $38.2672 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.56 | 5.113% | $256.0132 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.14 | $772.3476 | $772.35 | $772.30 | $772.40 | |