| 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 | $216.47 | 8.756% | $235.4241 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.28 | 13.536% | $78.6577 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.91 | 13.516% | $21.4659 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.40 | 3.513% | $229.1778 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.38 | 13.667% | $116.3723 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.48 | 9.820% | $161.9625 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 8.627% | $11.6883 | $11.69 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.68 | $854.7486 | $854.75 | $854.70 | $854.90 | |