| 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 | $98.35 | 4.205% | $102.4856 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.93 | 12.166% | $279.2148 | $279.21 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.90 | 3.397% | $148.7883 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 11.715% | $48.4843 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.53 | 9.718% | $90.5503 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.35 | 13.849% | $113.109 | $113.11 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.74 | 8.370% | $69.075 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.20 | $851.7073 | $851.71 | $851.75 | $851.80 | |