| 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 | $100.54 | 3.612% | $104.1715 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.83 | 5.127% | $102.8457 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 8.484% | $39.7811 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 11.608% | $246.0398 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.59 | 10.550% | $16.1292 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.95 | 7.693% | $239.0246 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.68 | 12.125% | $153.2525 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.71 | $901.2444 | $901.24 | $901.25 | $901.20 | |