| 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 | $217.88 | 6.439% | $231.9093 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.26 | 9.725% | $203.2765 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.57 | 9.111% | $181.7462 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.49 | 13.767% | $63.1293 | $63.13 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.61 | 13.870% | $160.1126 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.50 | 9.626% | $56.4574 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.89 | 3.335% | $156.9555 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.20 | $1,053.5868 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.60 | |