| 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 | $204.42 | 5.847% | $216.3724 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.30 | 5.317% | $49.8149 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.70 | 3.810% | $118.032 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 10.156% | $6.0586 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.52 | 3.208% | $101.6805 | $101.68 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.60 | 10.759% | $178.9865 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.84 | 6.165% | $171.8174 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.88 | $842.7623 | $842.76 | $842.75 | $842.80 | |