| 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 | $99.96 | 9.291% | $109.2473 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 5.433% | $83.5767 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.48 | 10.416% | $174.9873 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.56 | 6.119% | $125.8147 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.77 | 4.486% | $253.6607 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 9.790% | $254.4603 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 3.319% | $179.4031 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.45 | $1,181.1501 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.20 | |