| 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 | $5.47 | 8.636% | $5.9424 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.84 | 12.220% | $244.46 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.47 | 3.747% | $154.0332 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.66 | 12.470% | $239.1787 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.91 | 3.506% | $75.4662 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 13.562% | $262.6348 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.80 | 11.529% | $81.1931 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.42 | $1,062.9084 | $1,062.90 | $1,062.95 | $1,062.90 | |