| 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 | $220.48 | 3.127% | $227.3744 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.72 | 12.152% | $32.2101 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.44 | 5.325% | $83.6702 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.74 | 11.536% | $98.977 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.36 | 5.152% | $220.1462 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 11.296% | $80.0441 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 3.665% | $256.3635 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.96 | $998.7855 | $998.78 | $998.75 | $998.80 | |