| 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 | $224.57 | 5.616% | $237.1819 | $237.18 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 7.301% | $48.0279 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.26 | 13.698% | $76.4733 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.61 | 10.555% | $126.7071 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.48 | 6.106% | $39.7685 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 7.708% | $80.0486 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.37 | 12.598% | $178.3215 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.37 | $786.5288 | $786.53 | $786.50 | $786.50 | |