| 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 | $147.96 | 10.481% | $163.4677 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.43 | 12.430% | $210.7275 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.87 | 9.542% | $85.3004 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.41 | 11.424% | $203.2485 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 11.675% | $18.9624 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.80 | 3.273% | $95.8373 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.37 | 7.339% | $250.497 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.82 | $1,028.0408 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.00 | |