| 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 | $110.26 | 5.110% | $115.8943 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.79 | 4.251% | $40.439 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.49 | 12.123% | $248.3412 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.91 | 6.464% | $45.6837 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 10.812% | $244.1521 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.43 | 5.693% | $129.3999 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 7.112% | $266.2376 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.77 | $1,090.1478 | $1,090.14 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.10 | |