| 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 | $100.81 | 11.332% | $112.2338 | $112.23 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 5.642% | $53.4549 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.36 | 13.769% | $273.4552 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.63 | 9.687% | $181.6746 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.26 | 11.384% | $257.5866 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 3.518% | $258.5776 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.93 | 12.532% | $124.8317 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.38 | $1,261.8144 | $1,261.81 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.90 | |