| 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 | $104.29 | 6.235% | $110.7925 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.93 | 4.625% | $132.8005 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.51 | 13.629% | $83.5287 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.71 | 9.716% | $39.1796 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.47 | 11.819% | $220.809 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.87 | 9.853% | $156.947 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.42 | 10.620% | $180.7752 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.20 | $924.8325 | $924.84 | $924.90 | $924.80 | |