| 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 | $102.81 | 5.625% | $108.5931 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.42 | 6.467% | $178.2471 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.30 | 11.464% | $109.5691 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.58 | 13.696% | $253.0646 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.68 | 5.722% | $104.3265 | $104.33 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.51 | 11.592% | $136.7114 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.58 | 3.275% | $219.542 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.88 | $1,110.0538 | $1,110.05 | $1,110.05 | $1,110.00 | |