| 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 | $212.46 | 8.377% | $230.2578 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.55 | 7.665% | $163.1663 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.27 | 3.650% | $101.8569 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.37 | 9.315% | $115.1852 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.53 | 6.498% | $232.7301 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.28 | 9.813% | $177.1064 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.46 | 9.115% | $58.3329 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.92 | $1,078.6356 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.70 | |