| 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 | $51.40 | 5.715% | $54.3375 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.34 | 12.129% | $182.0302 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.71 | 13.363% | $102.8316 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.52 | 10.811% | $140.1981 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.86 | 9.114% | $156.9714 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.46 | 6.395% | $106.8844 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 7.426% | $237.8949 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.74 | $981.1481 | $981.14 | $981.20 | $981.10 | |