| 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 | $218.30 | 8.122% | $236.0303 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.84 | 4.817% | $98.3603 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.89 | 11.126% | $36.5493 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.31 | 11.693% | $75.1806 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.29 | 9.824% | $87.0794 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.32 | 7.263% | $94.7347 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.51 | 8.867% | $162.7671 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.46 | $790.7017 | $790.70 | $790.75 | $790.70 | |