| 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 | $99.73 | 4.856% | $104.5729 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 5.736% | $50.711 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.90 | 12.110% | $253.2565 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.57 | 12.124% | $32.0338 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.96 | 13.119% | $139.0911 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.94 | 11.667% | $157.3835 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.48 | 8.625% | $181.9252 | $181.93 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.54 | $918.9740 | $918.97 | $919.00 | $919.00 | |