| 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 | $104.85 | 10.860% | $116.2367 | $116.24 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.46 | 6.388% | $124.9633 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.35 | 12.614% | $136.6571 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.41 | 5.104% | $186.465 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 12.319% | $135.7263 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.87 | 10.503% | $36.3223 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.62 | 12.636% | $87.4281 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.40 | $823.7988 | $823.81 | $823.80 | $823.80 | |