| 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 | $100.98 | 13.737% | $114.8516 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.72 | 13.261% | $158.2483 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 3.115% | $133.503 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.89 | 7.788% | $213.3017 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.66 | 8.780% | $48.5811 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.53 | 12.622% | $259.6275 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.71 | 3.257% | $253.7128 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.96 | $1,181.8260 | $1,181.82 | $1,181.85 | $1,181.80 | |