| 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 | 6.125% | $165.4701 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.83 | 10.465% | $194.2306 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.45 | 5.570% | $121.8806 | $121.88 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.93 | 8.137% | $135.0956 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.64 | 9.454% | $120.0054 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.82 | 9.123% | $211.5022 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.67 | 10.562% | $137.8376 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.26 | $1,086.0221 | $1,086.03 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.00 | |