| 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 | $245.73 | 5.287% | $258.7217 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.85 | 5.194% | $214.438 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.54 | 6.626% | $157.316 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.53 | 7.247% | $18.8004 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.26 | 9.720% | $99.0333 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.48 | 13.816% | $58.5925 | $58.59 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.31 | 13.612% | $82.1528 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.70 | $889.0547 | $889.05 | $889.05 | $889.00 | |