| 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 | $98.88 | 5.362% | $104.1819 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.27 | 11.680% | $87.4119 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 12.506% | $40.8284 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.31 | 4.767% | $36.9932 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.40 | 9.473% | $195.2998 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 6.322% | $167.6804 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.50 | 6.527% | $189.0854 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.36 | $821.4810 | $821.48 | $821.55 | $821.50 | |