| 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 | $100.87 | 13.501% | $114.4885 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.48 | 13.713% | $17.6028 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.26 | 10.566% | $29.0346 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.28 | 3.552% | $84.1671 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.81 | 8.807% | $235.9045 | $235.90 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.57 | 13.814% | $152.0214 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.97 | 4.254% | $184.4983 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.24 | $817.7172 | $817.71 | $817.70 | $817.70 | |