| 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 | $101.68 | 7.838% | $109.6497 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 4.437% | $52.5109 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.59 | 3.532% | $39.953 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.76 | 13.832% | $186.4113 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.67 | 9.187% | $112.1023 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.91 | 3.748% | $165.9034 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.77 | 8.387% | $260.9634 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.66 | $927.4940 | $927.48 | $927.45 | $927.50 | |