| 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 | $111.64 | 5.172% | $117.414 | $117.41 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.56 | 5.124% | $39.4846 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.94 | 5.415% | $257.1494 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.52 | 4.248% | $108.96 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.81 | 9.189% | $51.1114 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 4.457% | $228.6355 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.89 | 12.716% | $267.0129 | $267.01 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.24 | $1,069.7678 | $1,069.76 | $1,069.75 | $1,069.70 | |