| 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 | $106.95 | 5.168% | $112.4772 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.44 | 5.209% | $260.3291 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.83 | 8.838% | $254.4959 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.66 | 6.746% | $9.2442 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.85 | 13.801% | $160.2887 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.99 | 3.697% | $250.9364 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.84 | 10.837% | $57.4579 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.56 | $1,105.2294 | $1,105.24 | $1,105.30 | $1,105.20 | |