| 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 | $235.31 | 6.340% | $250.2287 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.71 | 12.432% | $57.0143 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.81 | 11.553% | $245.2046 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 5.615% | $81.0173 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.31 | 11.242% | $215.0419 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.31 | 8.823% | $38.4254 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 11.377% | $6.4599 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.96 | $893.3921 | $893.39 | $893.40 | $893.30 | |