| 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 | $210.88 | 3.528% | $218.3198 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 12.871% | $80.9285 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.92 | 7.519% | $26.7937 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.89 | 11.602% | $146.0759 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.27 | 9.752% | $191.2648 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.48 | 7.870% | $215.1791 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 3.397% | $227.3286 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.00 | $1,105.8904 | $1,105.89 | $1,105.95 | $1,105.90 | |