| 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 | $100.80 | 9.578% | $110.4546 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.88 | 5.531% | $176.1101 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.72 | 10.115% | $249.6527 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.49 | 4.813% | $88.5565 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 10.601% | $242.1941 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.37 | 13.669% | $156.1471 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.97 | 5.202% | $216.6846 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.21 | $1,239.7997 | $1,239.79 | $1,239.80 | $1,239.90 | |