| 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 | $100.40 | 5.627% | $106.0495 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.34 | 12.514% | $279.4173 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.86 | 9.284% | $159.4016 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 3.675% | $193.4576 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.91 | 11.287% | $49.979 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.61 | 5.752% | $228.0119 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.26 | 12.433% | $92.4874 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.98 | $1,108.8043 | $1,108.81 | $1,108.80 | $1,108.80 | |