| 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 | $205.58 | 5.495% | $216.8766 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.57 | 5.483% | $256.9249 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.93 | 3.747% | $160.7352 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.75 | 5.627% | $9.2424 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.87 | 3.175% | $95.8186 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.57 | 6.618% | $94.4316 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.73 | 6.365% | $215.6338 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.00 | $1,049.6631 | $1,049.66 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.50 | |