| 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 | $39.73 | 9.386% | $43.4591 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 7.424% | $151.0919 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.61 | 4.637% | $104.2289 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 8.562% | $267.855 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.81 | 13.630% | $240.6797 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.47 | 13.135% | $265.2676 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.37 | 10.748% | $102.2979 | $102.30 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.37 | $1,174.8801 | $1,174.89 | $1,174.90 | $1,175.00 | |