| 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 | $100.98 | 5.463% | $106.4965 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.45 | 6.784% | $54.9404 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.74 | 9.563% | $34.7753 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 8.225% | $257.4889 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.70 | 8.641% | $20.3159 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.30 | 4.112% | $102.3421 | $102.34 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.40 | 12.138% | $204.5397 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.49 | $780.8988 | $780.91 | $780.95 | $780.80 | |