| 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 | $217.45 | 8.308% | $235.5157 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.52 | 5.749% | $194.0706 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.78 | 12.417% | $206.6 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 3.766% | $239.1599 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 6.629% | $186.2595 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.62 | 10.685% | $95.8753 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.90 | 11.767% | $80.3605 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.43 | $1,237.8415 | $1,237.85 | $1,237.80 | $1,238.00 | |