| 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 | $218.39 | 8.423% | $236.785 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 10.317% | $53.228 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 8.682% | $6.3144 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.87 | 12.658% | $256.7138 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.70 | 7.492% | $238.3098 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.65 | 9.276% | $172.2736 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.45 | 13.837% | $32.3866 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.12 | $996.0112 | $996.01 | $996.00 | $996.00 | |