| 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 | $87.51 | 10.800% | $96.9611 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.38 | 7.306% | $15.4306 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 8.653% | $49.3393 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.97 | 12.288% | $174.0127 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 10.412% | $40.7531 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.73 | 6.129% | $150.4166 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 11.126% | $253.6895 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.20 | $780.6029 | $780.60 | $780.60 | $780.60 | |