| 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 | $110.53 | 6.738% | $117.9775 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.60 | 11.260% | $85.2252 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.58 | 9.418% | $80.5098 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.76 | 10.406% | $164.24 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 11.387% | $105.5615 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.59 | 8.675% | $251.6804 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.36 | 5.743% | $145.2486 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.19 | $950.4430 | $950.45 | $950.50 | $950.40 | |