| 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 | $239.31 | 5.209% | $251.7757 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.98 | 5.250% | $184.1665 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.70 | 5.408% | $211.5539 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.51 | 10.588% | $25.9992 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.38 | 6.745% | $15.3499 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.77 | 5.414% | $25.0569 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.87 | 4.703% | $173.6709 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.52 | $887.5730 | $887.58 | $887.55 | $887.70 | |