| 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 | $100.88 | 12.481% | $113.4708 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.51 | 9.849% | $175.2201 | $175.22 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.49 | 7.139% | $108.7354 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.51 | 12.727% | $259.847 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.77 | 12.602% | $59.4201 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.91 | 6.263% | $151.8605 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.29 | 13.492% | $16.218 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.36 | $884.7719 | $884.78 | $884.70 | $884.70 | |