| 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 | $210.36 | 3.560% | $217.8488 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.85 | 7.465% | $249.1576 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.56 | 3.716% | $134.3744 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 8.669% | $25.3416 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 3.243% | $139.9872 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.66 | 3.747% | $254.8649 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.53 | 8.522% | $57.0066 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.87 | $1,078.5811 | $1,078.58 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.60 | |