| 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 | $104.40 | 12.386% | $117.331 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.52 | 12.317% | $162.3205 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.92 | 10.330% | $79.3493 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.74 | 11.682% | $62.2515 | $62.25 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.46 | 6.182% | $229.8416 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.99 | 5.603% | $76.0236 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.96 | 13.249% | $147.1784 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.99 | $874.2959 | $874.29 | $874.30 | $874.20 | |