| 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 | $223.88 | 5.588% | $236.3904 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.50 | 5.867% | $157.2125 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.98 | 6.857% | $119.6585 | $119.66 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 4.159% | $8.7806 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.54 | 3.146% | $68.6333 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 7.277% | $219.3386 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.32 | 13.335% | $221.3659 | $221.37 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.11 | $1,031.3798 | $1,031.38 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.40 | |