| 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 | $210.42 | 3.231% | $217.2187 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.61 | 4.210% | $174.6664 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 13.419% | $243.2384 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.89 | 11.426% | $279.5567 | $279.56 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 3.833% | $15.9384 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.55 | 7.514% | $224.2204 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.71 | 6.137% | $234.255 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.99 | $1,389.0940 | $1,389.11 | $1,389.05 | $1,389.10 | |