| 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 | $51.85 | 5.539% | $54.722 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.48 | 4.383% | $190.4781 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.36 | 4.696% | $131.2469 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.79 | 9.144% | $238.7962 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.53 | 8.313% | $243.1952 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.67 | 8.628% | $206.0347 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.39 | 11.215% | $235.0974 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.07 | $1,299.5705 | $1,299.58 | $1,299.60 | $1,299.50 | |