| 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 | $101.41 | 3.599% | $105.0597 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.42 | 7.321% | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 11.218% | $262.063 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.89 | 13.482% | $35.0546 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.48 | 6.300% | $121.6922 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 10.225% | $28.4601 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.86 | 12.677% | $48.2934 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.51 | $781.3730 | $781.36 | $781.35 | $781.60 | |