| 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 | $156.87 | 5.498% | $165.4947 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.79 | 12.403% | $281.8955 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.56 | 5.535% | $47.0264 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.33 | 10.171% | $105.026 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.92 | 6.582% | $133.1422 | $133.14 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.71 | 11.272% | $212.2068 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.63 | 5.838% | $41.9436 | $41.94 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.81 | $986.7352 | $986.74 | $986.80 | $986.60 | |