| 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 | $95.51 | 4.500% | $99.808 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 6.718% | $158.9458 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.75 | 13.341% | $251.3337 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.51 | 5.523% | $149.3256 | $149.33 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.74 | 9.468% | $186.9057 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 5.554% | $84.3271 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 7.607% | $250.5952 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.22 | $1,181.2411 | $1,181.26 | $1,181.30 | $1,181.10 | |