| 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 | $206.46 | 5.112% | $217.0142 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.63 | 5.198% | $151.0959 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.67 | 12.213% | $190.3918 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.85 | 8.400% | $148.3454 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 4.724% | $16.515 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.67 | 5.120% | $165.7427 | $165.74 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.64 | 5.711% | $262.8398 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.69 | $1,151.9448 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.80 | |