| 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 | $96.44 | 5.600% | $101.8406 | $101.84 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.36 | 13.716% | $148.2402 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 5.583% | $226.6867 | $226.69 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.62 | 9.169% | $273.5993 | $273.60 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.36 | 12.258% | $266.4556 | $266.46 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.65 | 9.109% | $34.533 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.48 | 4.222% | $226.662 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.61 | $1,278.0174 | $1,278.02 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.00 | |