| 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 | $102.42 | 9.837% | $112.4951 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 12.834% | $44.2986 | $44.30 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.51 | 8.430% | $20.0704 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.30 | 4.619% | $260.8152 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.61 | 9.128% | $41.043 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.69 | 5.730% | $157.2099 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.65 | 3.588% | $8.9604 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.44 | $644.8926 | $644.90 | $644.85 | $644.90 | |