| 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 | $217.72 | 9.669% | $238.7713 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.76 | 10.190% | $147.3901 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.97 | 8.475% | $197.392 | $197.39 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.45 | 9.432% | $92.4153 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.66 | 6.858% | $53.0657 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.43 | 6.684% | $80.4717 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.40 | 3.111% | $162.2967 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.39 | $971.8028 | $971.81 | $971.75 | $971.90 | |