| 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 | $51.54 | 5.745% | $54.501 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.50 | 5.355% | $106.9353 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.77 | 11.216% | $70.9224 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.25 | 13.708% | $67.372 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.42 | 7.180% | $228.7436 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.71 | 8.645% | $157.2202 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.32 | 13.104% | $120.2522 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.51 | $805.9467 | $805.94 | $805.90 | $805.90 | |