| 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 | $98.39 | 12.285% | $110.4772 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 10.439% | $93.4314 | $93.43 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.34 | 4.460% | $89.1462 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.82 | 7.387% | $176.9953 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.76 | 3.850% | $154.4873 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.51 | 13.361% | $256.774 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.33 | 9.467% | $159.0884 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.75 | $1,040.3998 | $1,040.41 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | |