| 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 | $107.55 | 10.176% | $118.4943 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.27 | 6.775% | $47.2693 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.95 | 8.781% | $217.5076 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.79 | 7.389% | $152.2669 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.91 | 3.115% | $158.7043 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.91 | 6.371% | $116.9124 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 4.672% | $48.7772 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.98 | $859.9320 | $859.93 | $859.90 | $860.00 | |