| 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 | $98.96 | 5.368% | $104.2722 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.77 | 8.436% | $35.5345 | $35.53 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.74 | 3.186% | $77.1212 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.96 | 7.550% | $178.49 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.84 | 7.788% | $56.9552 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.75 | 9.854% | $135.9443 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.85 | 6.263% | $43.4084 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.87 | $631.7258 | $631.72 | $631.70 | $631.70 | |