| 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 | $190.75 | 5.125% | $200.5259 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.33 | 5.762% | $220.334 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 12.203% | $258.9982 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.61 | 6.575% | $211.6686 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.93 | 6.756% | $73.5869 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.89 | 5.372% | $124.2231 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 5.114% | $81.3057 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.69 | $1,170.6424 | $1,170.65 | $1,170.65 | $1,170.60 | |