| 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 | $218.84 | 7.417% | $235.0714 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.37 | 11.295% | $174.032 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.50 | 13.438% | $235.3839 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.94 | 12.610% | $231.909 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.42 | 6.762% | $38.8827 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.80 | 7.719% | $211.991 | $211.99 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 13.683% | $184.5075 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.17 | $1,311.7775 | $1,311.77 | $1,311.80 | $1,311.80 | |