| 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 | $236.90 | 5.729% | $250.472 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.86 | 9.782% | $162.3237 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.49 | 6.715% | $231.0273 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.26 | 11.869% | $231.8597 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.96 | 5.201% | $136.7192 | $136.72 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.42 | 4.255% | $199.5649 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.85 | 9.268% | $55.5628 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.74 | $1,267.5296 | $1,267.52 | $1,267.45 | $1,267.60 | |