| 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 | $116.98 | 6.352% | $124.4106 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.57 | 8.855% | $144.3091 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.81 | 8.801% | $100.9782 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.80 | 6.612% | $253.5233 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.98 | 10.529% | $200.0354 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 13.755% | $216.089 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.75 | 12.685% | $75.2172 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.85 | $1,114.5628 | $1,114.57 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.50 | |