| 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 | $101.49 | 8.600% | $110.2181 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.69 | 3.814% | $80.6531 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 9.644% | $269.4063 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.53 | 11.543% | $20.6689 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.76 | 10.729% | $269.913 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.61 | 12.840% | $237.6523 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.78 | 4.430% | $229.5163 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.57 | $1,218.0280 | $1,218.03 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.10 | |