| 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 | $108.74 | 3.418% | $112.4567 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 4.507% | $72.7369 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.48 | 6.725% | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 5.378% | $237.5325 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.67 | 12.638% | $112.2663 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.34 | 8.295% | $72.9259 | $72.93 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.96 | 8.271% | $235.9875 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.20 | $1,035.4558 | $1,035.47 | $1,035.50 | $1,035.50 | |