| 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 | $102.99 | 5.379% | $108.5298 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.54 | 10.710% | $54.8457 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 6.333% | $38.6733 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.51 | 8.270% | $9.2138 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.58 | 11.435% | $32.9625 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.85 | 12.662% | $216.142 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.51 | 12.483% | $281.7812 | $281.78 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.35 | $742.1483 | $742.14 | $742.15 | $742.10 | |