| 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 | $98.26 | 3.225% | $101.4289 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.86 | 6.422% | $120.1079 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.54 | 11.589% | $120.0028 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.63 | 11.600% | $173.6831 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.88 | 13.264% | $161.8316 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.99 | 5.809% | $252.8729 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.37 | 13.103% | $210.7901 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.53 | $1,140.7173 | $1,140.71 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.70 | |