| 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 | $195.97 | 4.575% | $204.9356 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.78 | 11.646% | $275.52 | $275.52 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.34 | 11.366% | $215.315 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.50 | 6.715% | $221.4336 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.64 | 10.677% | $264.1196 | $264.12 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.88 | 11.857% | $269.4411 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.39 | 8.283% | $136.8589 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,449.50 | $1,587.6238 | $1,587.63 | $1,587.60 | $1,587.50 | |