| 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 | $100.99 | 11.189% | $112.2898 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 11.340% | $85.164 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.27 | 7.420% | $225.872 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 3.286% | $237.0207 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.44 | 12.697% | $157.1447 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.46 | 6.771% | $79.5017 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.30 | 3.631% | $109.1234 | $109.12 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.43 | $1,006.1163 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.10 | |