| 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 | $217.29 | 8.727% | $236.2529 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.37 | 11.541% | $52.837 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.59 | 5.500% | $141.9925 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.99 | 3.165% | $88.7116 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.28 | 5.865% | $98.7509 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.75 | 12.842% | $207.3472 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 12.519% | $171.4452 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.64 | $997.3373 | $997.34 | $997.35 | $997.30 | |