| 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 | $12.31 | 4.719% | $12.8909 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.75 | 5.776% | $119.2624 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.68 | 3.482% | $101.0812 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.97 | 3.173% | $39.1748 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.75 | 7.633% | $44.9368 | $44.94 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.30 | 9.345% | $77.963 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.99 | 10.482% | $191.1228 | $191.12 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.75 | $586.4319 | $586.42 | $586.40 | $586.50 | |