| 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 | $100.85 | 8.439% | $109.3607 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.31 | 10.185% | $161.2117 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.91 | 5.676% | $221.8245 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.91 | 8.827% | $208.8499 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.30 | 10.147% | $84.0422 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.52 | 12.103% | $205.7314 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.89 | 12.534% | $274.4592 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.69 | $1,265.4796 | $1,265.47 | $1,265.45 | $1,265.40 | |