| 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 | $213.58 | 11.653% | $238.4685 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.83 | 4.539% | $23.8663 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.75 | 6.785% | $23.2257 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.79 | 5.133% | $116.4769 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.43 | 7.856% | $84.5915 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.40 | 13.700% | $135.7578 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.65 | 10.522% | $240.5511 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.43 | $862.9378 | $862.95 | $862.95 | $863.10 | |