| 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 | $97.35 | 5.140% | $102.3538 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.25 | 7.401% | $158.148 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.95 | 13.829% | $85.3148 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.80 | 6.864% | $103.4444 | $103.44 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.49 | 8.392% | $48.2236 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.79 | 8.171% | $119.8427 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.95 | 7.119% | $253.8185 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.58 | $871.1458 | $871.13 | $871.10 | $871.00 | |