| 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 | $97.34 | 4.217% | $101.4448 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.87 | 8.564% | $30.2568 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.96 | 4.515% | $58.4866 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.82 | 9.506% | $177.2026 | $177.20 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.98 | 10.536% | $183.4677 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.33 | 12.114% | $257.111 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 12.390% | $197.5254 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.05 | $1,005.4949 | $1,005.50 | $1,005.50 | $1,005.50 | |