| 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 | $5.30 | 3.534% | $5.4873 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.56 | 5.783% | $228.0258 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 12.476% | $261.8216 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.58 | 11.382% | $45.1988 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.94 | 10.405% | $24.2229 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.26 | 7.176% | $107.4547 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.30 | 13.312% | $242.8276 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.72 | $915.0387 | $915.04 | $915.05 | $915.00 | |