| 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 | $188.62 | 6.306% | $200.5144 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 7.344% | $54.4771 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.72 | 8.752% | $55.159 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.32 | 9.233% | $229.7388 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.92 | 9.477% | $166.3175 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.31 | 11.276% | $201.7545 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.89 | 13.116% | $140.1394 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.53 | $1,048.1007 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.10 | |