| 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 | $217.27 | 9.625% | $238.1822 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.42 | 9.738% | $77.2775 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.93 | 11.428% | $67.8931 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.95 | 13.839% | $125.166 | $125.17 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.65 | 6.613% | $121.1657 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.28 | 11.756% | $165.7118 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.38 | 7.465% | $118.6199 | $118.62 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.88 | $914.0162 | $914.02 | $914.00 | $914.10 | |