| 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 | $99.79 | 12.288% | $112.0522 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.77 | 12.608% | $42.532 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.66 | 3.529% | $222.2354 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.68 | 10.234% | $53.6619 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.50 | 11.749% | $31.8485 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.95 | 4.608% | $16.685 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.77 | 9.473% | $259.1992 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.12 | $738.2142 | $738.22 | $738.25 | $738.20 | |