| 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 | $220.97 | 3.282% | $228.2222 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.97 | 7.498% | $165.5147 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.68 | 13.224% | $221.5567 | $221.56 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.58 | 9.811% | $270.772 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 7.562% | $245.0155 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.98 | 6.710% | $26.6562 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 12.628% | $243.2202 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.92 | $1,400.9575 | $1,400.96 | $1,400.85 | $1,401.00 | |