| 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 | $140.60 | 8.461% | $152.4962 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.32 | 9.355% | $55.0274 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.43 | 4.385% | $173.728 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 4.497% | $216.1834 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.59 | 3.838% | $219.7108 | $219.71 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.77 | 10.174% | $42.7145 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.34 | 7.171% | $107.5354 | $107.54 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.93 | $967.3957 | $967.40 | $967.45 | $967.30 | |