| 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 | $212.45 | 8.818% | $231.1838 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.97 | 6.283% | $138.136 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.72 | 6.497% | $133.888 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 10.319% | $40.1341 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.54 | 8.402% | $215.2213 | $215.22 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.45 | 5.257% | $30.9982 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.37 | 8.628% | $8.0059 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.88 | $797.5673 | $797.57 | $797.60 | $797.50 | |