| 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 | $100.61 | 5.805% | $106.4504 | $106.45 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.74 | 12.552% | $174.163 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 8.783% | $155.2877 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.62 | 11.766% | $200.7541 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.59 | 6.459% | $126.2497 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.45 | 12.396% | $202.8186 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.35 | 7.729% | $166.2797 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.11 | $1,132.0032 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.10 | |