| 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 | $240.79 | 5.519% | $254.0792 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 12.298% | $79.2375 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 8.598% | $110.4116 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.46 | 11.459% | $161.0137 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.63 | 12.152% | $94.9142 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.74 | 11.695% | $211.9301 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.95 | 8.441% | $215.7434 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.80 | $1,127.3297 | $1,127.32 | $1,127.35 | $1,127.20 | |