| 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 | $99.39 | 8.821% | $108.1572 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.69 | 6.273% | $250.4748 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.44 | 13.493% | $251.3189 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.90 | 9.347% | $238.2671 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.97 | 6.687% | $182.4028 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.78 | 10.463% | $125.6848 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.33 | 8.738% | $123.2328 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.50 | $1,279.5384 | $1,279.53 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.60 | |