| 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 | $216.25 | 8.703% | $235.0702 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.75 | 7.476% | $232.9542 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.81 | 8.284% | $188.2084 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.51 | 7.574% | $253.3475 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.75 | 5.730% | $100.1792 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.88 | 4.707% | $163.2173 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.91 | 12.123% | $90.7187 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.86 | $1,263.6955 | $1,263.70 | $1,263.65 | $1,263.70 | |