| 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 | $103.71 | 11.836% | $115.9851 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 7.603% | $7.9734 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.58 | 11.301% | $176.5011 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.59 | 12.173% | $279.9726 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 7.542% | $236.216 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.78 | 7.533% | $79.3378 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.42 | 3.789% | $87.6187 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.14 | $983.6047 | $983.61 | $983.55 | $983.60 | |