| 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 | $98.87 | 5.205% | $104.0162 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.60 | 6.655% | $79.5646 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.77 | 13.127% | $282.5573 | $282.56 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 8.699% | $211.9196 | $211.92 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.75 | 9.601% | $245.2322 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.28 | 13.135% | $277.4975 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 11.225% | $69.5156 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.73 | $1,270.3030 | $1,270.31 | $1,270.25 | $1,270.30 | |