| 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 | $201.72 | 9.565% | $221.0145 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.74 | 8.429% | $100.5571 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.99 | 10.498% | $62.9728 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.47 | 7.360% | $238.8438 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 7.814% | $8.0321 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 7.169% | $264.2788 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.30 | 8.248% | $186.5113 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.27 | $1,082.2104 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | $1,082.20 | |