| 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 | $218.26 | 8.534% | $236.8863 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.95 | 8.599% | $256.2393 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.94 | 4.326% | $160.5994 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.52 | 6.521% | $140.0964 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.61 | 10.705% | $43.8503 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 9.626% | $41.4386 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.38 | 12.324% | $110.5044 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.46 | $989.6147 | $989.62 | $989.65 | $989.60 | |