| 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 | $201.70 | 7.730% | $217.2914 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.85 | 11.377% | $117.8926 | $117.89 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.27 | 13.260% | $88.6486 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.63 | 9.336% | $260.9085 | $260.91 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.86 | 4.826% | $33.3976 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.58 | 11.397% | $130.9806 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 10.383% | $178.8094 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.88 | $1,027.9287 | $1,027.93 | $1,027.95 | $1,027.90 | |