| 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 | $114.88 | 5.839% | $121.5878 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.57 | 6.803% | $46.5341 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.42 | 11.819% | $138.007 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.43 | 12.258% | $100.3923 | $100.39 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.70 | 13.708% | $253.2277 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.42 | 7.353% | $223.7451 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.54 | 4.617% | $25.673 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.96 | $909.1670 | $909.17 | $909.20 | $909.10 | |