| 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 | $46.52 | 5.835% | $49.2344 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.32 | 9.713% | $227.457 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.70 | 9.551% | $256.0207 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.74 | 13.139% | $120.7646 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.29 | 12.312% | $206.9798 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 9.609% | $168.5677 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 4.630% | $35.8358 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.61 | $1,064.8600 | $1,064.86 | $1,064.85 | $1,064.90 | |