| 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 | $187.82 | 8.375% | $203.5499 | $203.55 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.26 | 7.834% | $103.801 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.77 | 8.480% | $119.0785 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.69 | 5.478% | $27.0973 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 12.755% | $191.5144 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.63 | 13.669% | $85.9679 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.77 | 6.424% | $39.1321 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.79 | $770.1411 | $770.14 | $770.15 | $770.10 | |