| 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 | $177.97 | 13.195% | $201.4531 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 12.535% | $57.179 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.26 | 6.475% | $43.9316 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.25 | 11.786% | $147.837 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.80 | 3.639% | $25.7025 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.95 | 7.299% | $25.6981 | $25.70 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.91 | 3.647% | $46.5479 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.95 | $548.3492 | $548.35 | $548.40 | $548.30 | |