| 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 | $100.45 | 9.369% | $109.8612 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.55 | 9.681% | $120.1555 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.51 | 6.273% | $261.9736 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.82 | 9.471% | $171.6724 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.64 | 9.728% | $267.3413 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.51 | 11.382% | $251.1775 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.95 | 11.438% | $76.8365 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.43 | $1,259.0180 | $1,259.02 | $1,259.00 | $1,259.10 | |