| 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 | $210.90 | 3.169% | $217.5834 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.48 | 3.697% | $171.5978 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.46 | 8.369% | $99.1143 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.72 | 12.378% | $135.6627 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 9.125% | $270.2917 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.75 | 11.473% | $156.8982 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.69 | 8.331% | $127.4948 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.69 | $1,178.6429 | $1,178.63 | $1,178.65 | $1,178.70 | |