| 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 | $226.89 | 3.591% | $235.0376 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 7.220% | $38.5027 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.26 | 5.715% | $73.2182 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.33 | 7.568% | $141.2691 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.74 | 12.245% | $217.4635 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.31 | 3.280% | $121.1578 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.74 | 13.145% | $47.2267 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.18 | $873.8756 | $873.88 | $873.85 | $873.90 | |