| 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 | $104.67 | 12.215% | $117.4554 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 10.739% | $159.7964 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 3.757% | $204.3702 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.77 | 3.134% | $182.31 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.57 | 4.436% | $229.3101 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.97 | 3.445% | $52.7259 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.25 | 10.392% | $38.9132 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.50 | $984.8812 | $984.89 | $984.85 | $984.90 | |