| 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 | $198.31 | 5.629% | $209.4729 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.44 | 7.206% | $160.2086 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.45 | 9.720% | $240.7805 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.89 | 7.327% | $87.8901 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.35 | 13.178% | $56.9851 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 11.690% | $134.7875 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.27 | 13.862% | $84.5653 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.39 | $974.6900 | $974.70 | $974.70 | $974.80 | |