| 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 | $97.63 | 12.631% | $109.9616 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.59 | 8.658% | $156.022 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.34 | 6.483% | $45.0849 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.90 | 9.741% | $6.4747 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.76 | 10.106% | $87.8205 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.94 | 6.330% | $86.0635 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.28 | 3.614% | $93.5427 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.44 | $584.9699 | $584.95 | $584.90 | $585.00 | |