| 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 | $52.77 | 8.473% | $57.2412 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.37 | 11.182% | $33.766 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.37 | 6.116% | $151.0773 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 4.403% | $212.3453 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.53 | 11.536% | $247.0857 | $247.09 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 12.817% | $276.2211 | $276.22 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.86 | 4.141% | $106.078 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.13 | $1,083.8146 | $1,083.83 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.80 | |