| 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 | $212.53 | 8.526% | $230.6503 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.51 | 8.125% | $47.0452 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.81 | 4.756% | $47.9887 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.92 | 12.403% | $79.7162 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.97 | 11.774% | $186.629 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 7.840% | $127.5316 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.74 | 5.729% | $140.3447 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.74 | $859.9057 | $859.91 | $859.95 | $859.80 | |