| 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 | $155.35 | 5.536% | $163.9502 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.83 | 9.870% | $216.2571 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.31 | 8.810% | $22.0993 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.55 | 4.459% | $103.9889 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.63 | 9.759% | $235.5757 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.31 | 12.194% | $88.9811 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 5.742% | $151.0313 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.81 | $981.8836 | $981.89 | $981.95 | $982.00 | |