| 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 | $101.55 | 6.868% | $108.5245 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.83 | 12.115% | $8.7786 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.41 | 9.779% | $126.6959 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.97 | 12.308% | $114.5205 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.86 | 7.247% | $15.9369 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.73 | 7.105% | $158.2262 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 5.559% | $260.7202 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.34 | $793.4028 | $793.41 | $793.40 | $793.30 | |