| 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 | $217.79 | 8.574% | $236.4633 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.92 | 4.288% | $49.9748 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.53 | 8.584% | $67.8976 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.55 | 13.185% | $23.2595 | $23.26 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.48 | 13.871% | $134.9144 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.46 | 12.573% | $61.3073 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.91 | 8.778% | $143.4891 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.64 | $717.3060 | $717.30 | $717.25 | $717.40 | |