| 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 | $102.75 | 3.625% | $106.4747 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 3.365% | $39.1443 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 12.378% | $19.7223 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 11.518% | $252.4656 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.81 | 8.694% | $78.0532 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.59 | 11.802% | $247.7421 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.68 | 4.166% | $113.2076 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.64 | $856.8098 | $856.80 | $856.75 | $856.80 | |