| 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 | $100.75 | 5.182% | $105.9709 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.96 | 6.860% | $51.2501 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.88 | 3.144% | $170.0638 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 11.592% | $15.2211 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.28 | 8.186% | $42.4955 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.41 | 4.263% | $44.2179 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.60 | 3.319% | $183.4945 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.52 | $612.7138 | $612.71 | $612.65 | $612.80 | |