| 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 | $226.36 | 4.366% | $236.2429 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.90 | 9.736% | $217.1675 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.39 | 3.404% | $252.709 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.78 | 11.279% | $131.0644 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.74 | 12.365% | $16.5626 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.66 | 4.861% | $37.3934 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.44 | 4.247% | $47.3698 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.27 | $938.5096 | $938.50 | $938.45 | $938.60 | |