| 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 | $130.76 | 11.298% | $145.5333 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.43 | 7.236% | $48.7173 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.98 | 7.747% | $226.2472 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 9.813% | $109.1322 | $109.13 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.54 | 9.556% | $76.1852 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.79 | 10.162% | $261.9542 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.91 | 7.847% | $224.2247 | $224.22 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,091.9941 | $1,091.99 | $1,092.00 | $1,091.90 | |