| 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 | $210.77 | 3.279% | $217.6811 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 12.796% | $266.6949 | $266.69 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.72 | 11.553% | $94.5077 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.79 | 13.719% | $139.6356 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.50 | 8.620% | $257.9725 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.97 | 7.117% | $129.5794 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.41 | 13.686% | $23.2033 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.60 | $1,129.2745 | $1,129.27 | $1,129.30 | $1,129.30 | |