| 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 | $235.60 | 3.605% | $244.0934 | $244.09 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.50 | 3.726% | $103.2074 | $103.21 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.68 | 11.187% | $104.16 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.84 | 12.189% | $83.9622 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.40 | 6.820% | $93.3607 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 10.859% | $253.5124 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.25 | 3.666% | $156.7948 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.95 | $1,039.0909 | $1,039.08 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.20 | |