| 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 | $236.37 | 9.328% | $258.4186 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.27 | 6.199% | $5.5967 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.93 | 10.760% | $198.1829 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 11.117% | $39.6354 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.48 | 3.649% | $146.6426 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.31 | 10.826% | $89.0044 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.38 | 6.812% | $231.1198 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.41 | $968.6004 | $968.60 | $968.60 | $968.50 | |