| 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 | $218.58 | 7.679% | $235.3648 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 5.111% | $85.9598 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.73 | 5.772% | $120.2945 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 12.115% | $97.3046 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.28 | 9.403% | $120.6496 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.41 | 7.219% | $229.8883 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.67 | 3.662% | $88.8072 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.24 | $978.2688 | $978.26 | $978.25 | $978.30 | |