| 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 | $218.38 | 7.778% | $235.3656 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.90 | 4.395% | $131.4333 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.69 | 10.601% | $14.0353 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.35 | 11.301% | $80.5263 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.52 | 11.251% | $74.0042 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.32 | 13.655% | $146.9786 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.59 | 10.729% | $253.1154 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.75 | $935.4587 | $935.47 | $935.50 | $935.40 | |