| 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 | $100.50 | 12.320% | $112.8816 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.28 | 12.641% | $256.0105 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 7.700% | $60.6674 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.35 | 12.541% | $79.1726 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.48 | 4.841% | $151.4743 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.98 | 8.687% | $268.4352 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.82 | 9.170% | $42.3798 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.74 | $971.0214 | $971.02 | $971.00 | $971.10 | |