| 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 | $235.89 | 7.189% | $252.8481 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 3.836% | $31.4312 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.28 | 8.813% | $220.1069 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.86 | 8.518% | $169.1362 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.54 | 4.214% | $106.861 | $106.86 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.73 | 7.484% | $19.0569 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.65 | 9.458% | $179.128 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.22 | $978.5683 | $978.58 | $978.60 | $978.50 | |