| 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 | $202.97 | 6.175% | $215.5034 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.88 | 8.551% | $169.2093 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.81 | 5.379% | $257.9783 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 3.150% | $8.6955 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 11.432% | $198.7724 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.78 | 13.844% | $137.5008 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 8.433% | $6.9506 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.66 | $994.6103 | $994.61 | $994.60 | $994.70 | |