| 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 | $105.38 | 7.626% | $113.4163 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.48 | 8.847% | $51.6806 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.70 | 7.848% | $185.175 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 13.274% | $185.0331 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.97 | 5.360% | $162.2228 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.54 | 7.212% | $106.7188 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.88 | 9.793% | $238.1191 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.30 | $1,042.3657 | $1,042.37 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 | |