| 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 | $49.25 | 4.389% | $51.4116 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 13.361% | $170.665 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.25 | 5.305% | $121.364 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.45 | 8.809% | $238.7814 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.83 | 8.802% | $245.7076 | $245.71 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.92 | 8.455% | $157.173 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 4.540% | $55.1239 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.98 | $1,040.2265 | $1,040.22 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.30 | |