| 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 | $100.52 | 8.805% | $109.3708 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.91 | 7.238% | $46.0158 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.38 | 8.601% | $104.6696 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 10.736% | $6.168 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.52 | 13.700% | $54.0302 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.89 | 5.603% | $239.6026 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.75 | 13.610% | $218.9833 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.54 | $778.8403 | $778.84 | $778.80 | $778.90 | |