| 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 | $199.56 | 5.500% | $210.5358 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.45 | 11.156% | $161.6764 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.46 | 6.256% | $174.7486 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.56 | 5.261% | $105.8505 | $105.85 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 13.450% | $9.4958 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.39 | 4.529% | $188.5599 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.35 | 8.370% | $169.4365 | $169.44 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.14 | $1,020.3035 | $1,020.32 | $1,020.35 | $1,020.30 | |