| 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 | $98.76 | 3.764% | $102.4773 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.29 | 8.670% | $88.3378 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.58 | 10.138% | $170.2513 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.26 | 9.476% | $259.7428 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.49 | 4.356% | $163.3067 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.52 | 6.606% | $198.8415 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.74 | 12.455% | $26.6968 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.64 | $1,009.6542 | $1,009.66 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.60 | |