| 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 | $250.96 | 5.717% | $265.3074 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.90 | 6.697% | $18.0318 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.37 | 7.543% | $87.5077 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.78 | 10.623% | $110.3796 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.46 | 7.701% | $188.9722 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.78 | 13.655% | $165.6863 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.62 | 6.749% | $146.908 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.87 | $982.7930 | $982.80 | $982.80 | $982.80 | |