| 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 | $204.40 | 11.718% | $228.3516 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 13.146% | $36.5009 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.44 | 3.766% | $21.2098 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.48 | 7.670% | $253.5413 | $253.54 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.93 | 7.680% | $86.0686 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.60 | 8.141% | $210.4424 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.81 | 9.427% | $161.744 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.92 | $997.8586 | $997.85 | $997.85 | $997.80 | |