| 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 | $202.49 | 13.248% | $229.3159 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.46 | 3.663% | $157.008 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.87 | 9.368% | $140.9425 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.82 | 5.822% | $72.8267 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.98 | 5.162% | $189.2706 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.79 | 6.804% | $49.9736 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.42 | 7.635% | $126.385 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.83 | $965.7223 | $965.73 | $965.70 | $965.70 | |