| 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 | $101.87 | 7.813% | $109.8291 | $109.83 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.72 | 12.579% | $51.4711 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 7.610% | $167.6456 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.58 | 4.300% | $205.0329 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.28 | 4.362% | $233.0195 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.95 | 6.379% | $14.8399 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.45 | 7.684% | $199.7 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.64 | $981.5381 | $981.54 | $981.55 | $981.40 | |