| 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 | $97.96 | 3.491% | $101.3798 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.71 | 6.497% | $238.2444 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.98 | 4.356% | $198.2555 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.32 | 4.474% | $245.8482 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.90 | 12.502% | $97.7642 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.68 | 11.790% | $75.6595 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.97 | 3.775% | $81.9511 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.52 | $1,039.1027 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.20 | |