| 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 | $201.55 | 5.351% | $212.3349 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.62 | 8.687% | $169.1387 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.85 | 13.577% | $172.4667 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.49 | 4.571% | $101.9463 | $101.95 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.50 | 11.444% | $55.1648 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 5.211% | $188.98 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.60 | 5.181% | $138.4182 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.23 | $1,038.4496 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.40 | |