| 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 | $220.77 | 4.348% | $230.3691 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 11.636% | $18.7883 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 7.296% | $213.2723 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 8.641% | $271.0593 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 9.315% | $44.1086 | $44.11 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.85 | 12.119% | $280.1293 | $280.13 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.34 | 4.225% | $28.4951 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.41 | $1,086.2220 | $1,086.23 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.30 | |