| 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 | $99.69 | 8.108% | $107.7729 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.87 | 5.529% | $261.5747 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.35 | 5.848% | $216.3004 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.85 | 12.448% | $80.7939 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.81 | 8.114% | $186.8318 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.94 | 13.349% | $120.0819 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.73 | 7.640% | $226.8298 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.24 | $1,200.1854 | $1,200.17 | $1,200.20 | $1,200.20 | |