| 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 | $229.98 | 3.254% | $237.4635 | $237.46 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 7.473% | $7.9852 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.29 | 7.822% | $221.3478 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.47 | 8.237% | $109.8281 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 8.159% | $52.8898 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 3.803% | $7.8267 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.61 | 13.426% | $266.1087 | $266.11 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.22 | $903.4498 | $903.46 | $903.50 | $903.40 | |