| 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 | $97.77 | 5.125% | $102.7807 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.40 | 6.163% | $22.7189 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.71 | 10.436% | $81.4024 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.37 | 7.749% | $209.4317 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.60 | 5.661% | $152.7858 | $152.79 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.56 | 6.240% | $98.3357 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.28 | 10.709% | $114.3403 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.69 | $781.7955 | $781.80 | $781.85 | $781.70 | |