| 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 | $217.73 | 12.735% | $245.4579 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.88 | 4.339% | $72.9121 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.51 | 9.138% | $106.4205 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.41 | 9.786% | $160.7377 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.98 | 8.316% | $158.1197 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.81 | 12.545% | $110.0803 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.59 | 13.770% | $188.3917 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.91 | $1,042.1199 | $1,042.12 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.10 | |