| 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 | $100.71 | 8.403% | $109.1727 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 5.161% | $49.9725 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.80 | 13.762% | $247.7736 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.61 | 9.228% | $140.4781 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.97 | 7.257% | $167.2887 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.99 | 13.600% | $21.5726 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.26 | 11.729% | $211.4583 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.86 | $947.7165 | $947.71 | $947.65 | $947.90 | |