| 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 | $155.92 | 5.125% | $163.9109 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 11.765% | $114.6597 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.79 | 11.344% | $61.0054 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.38 | 10.138% | $182.1462 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.91 | 11.828% | $268.2866 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 8.228% | $9.1128 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.69 | 7.862% | $89.1911 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.70 | $888.3127 | $888.32 | $888.30 | $888.30 | |