| 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 | $100.39 | 3.440% | $103.8434 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.75 | 8.188% | $36.5135 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.60 | 3.212% | $85.2531 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.51 | 12.451% | $186.1177 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.40 | 9.786% | $106.9316 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 10.670% | $153.6985 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.73 | 9.251% | $67.4406 | $67.44 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.26 | $739.7984 | $739.79 | $739.80 | $739.70 | |