| 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 | $200.76 | 8.695% | $218.2161 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.70 | 4.825% | $36.3743 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 6.856% | $256.978 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.30 | 5.326% | $85.63 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 3.293% | $258.7283 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.55 | 8.760% | $139.811 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.50 | 10.330% | $223.4183 | $223.42 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.78 | $1,219.1560 | $1,219.16 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.10 | |