| 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 | $50.47 | 5.462% | $53.2267 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.60 | 6.281% | $196.1947 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.99 | 11.271% | $100.1328 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.98 | 9.232% | $271.9658 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.33 | 13.440% | $257.8832 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 5.628% | $230.9767 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 5.534% | $247.5406 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.60 | $1,357.9205 | $1,357.92 | $1,358.00 | $1,357.90 | |