| 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 | $181.87 | 12.429% | $204.4746 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.98 | 12.277% | $112.2545 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.67 | 11.869% | $85.77 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.59 | 9.335% | $53.1259 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 9.574% | $171.2642 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.73 | 5.599% | $69.4102 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.53 | 4.361% | $52.7336 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.67 | $749.0330 | $749.02 | $749.00 | $749.10 | |