| 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 | $99.85 | 5.704% | $105.5454 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.85 | 3.721% | $150.2399 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.99 | 10.274% | $138.9342 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.93 | 9.576% | $39.3707 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.42 | 8.515% | $51.4578 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.89 | 12.524% | $75.2673 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 9.271% | $253.0607 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.52 | $813.8760 | $813.88 | $813.85 | $813.90 | |