| 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 | $198.49 | 6.532% | $211.4554 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.89 | 6.869% | $113.1636 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 4.458% | $131.1784 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.75 | 13.590% | $156.4702 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.71 | 9.676% | $266.1946 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.57 | 5.296% | $77.4663 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.85 | 6.719% | $49.9979 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.84 | $1,005.9264 | $1,005.93 | $1,005.90 | $1,006.10 | |