| 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 | $217.27 | 4.781% | $227.6577 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.41 | 13.509% | $73.1111 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.83 | 3.589% | $36.08 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 9.681% | $243.3492 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.63 | 5.133% | $250.8789 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 9.548% | $177.2596 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.56 | 9.245% | $139.3529 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.38 | $1,147.6894 | $1,147.69 | $1,147.70 | $1,147.80 | |