| 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 | $202.83 | 7.186% | $217.4054 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 7.134% | $248.4866 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.67 | 10.643% | $136.8322 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.29 | 13.118% | $274.0736 | $274.07 | $274.05 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.80 | 8.730% | $43.2745 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.58 | 12.415% | $156.9089 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.69 | 12.672% | $143.8709 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.80 | $1,220.8521 | $1,220.85 | $1,220.80 | $1,220.90 | |