| 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 | $85.50 | 5.799% | $90.4581 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.75 | 10.128% | $244.2088 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.54 | 10.376% | $137.4623 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.66 | 12.378% | $62.5496 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.96 | 3.359% | $156.0307 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.26 | 3.809% | $149.7549 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.45 | 4.239% | $216.2438 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.12 | $1,056.7082 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.70 | |