| 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 | $49.32 | 6.339% | $52.4464 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.27 | 9.450% | $178.699 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.68 | 8.367% | $257.5667 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.47 | 13.171% | $74.0931 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 5.565% | $198.2194 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.56 | 3.178% | $139.8681 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.45 | 5.695% | $246.745 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.52 | $1,147.6377 | $1,147.65 | $1,147.60 | $1,147.60 | |