| 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 | $103.56 | 13.786% | $117.8368 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 7.478% | $175.0602 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.25 | 10.572% | $178.2974 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.76 | 10.146% | $168.259 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.28 | 5.710% | $251.8858 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.48 | 9.778% | $124.5761 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 12.390% | $257.1258 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.99 | $1,273.0411 | $1,273.06 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.10 | |