| 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 | $203.72 | 5.635% | $215.1996 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.62 | 12.824% | $234.2452 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.46 | 4.381% | $180.0155 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.85 | 6.712% | $76.6726 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 12.489% | $192.21 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.77 | 9.324% | $62.0632 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.30 | 5.825% | $126.2492 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.59 | $1,086.6553 | $1,086.66 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.60 | |