| 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 | $95.77 | 12.851% | $108.0774 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.97 | 6.275% | $107.3059 | $107.31 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.46 | 3.672% | $165.3154 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.54 | 13.718% | $230.3244 | $230.32 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.76 | 5.579% | $257.3594 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.95 | 8.682% | $185.7919 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.45 | 10.610% | $228.3543 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.90 | $1,282.5287 | $1,282.53 | $1,282.50 | $1,282.60 | |