| 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 | $232.35 | 5.441% | $244.9922 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 6.158% | $58.1746 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.73 | 7.234% | $172.3572 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.43 | 9.142% | $79.0516 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.83 | 10.196% | $110.0087 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 6.774% | $150.2737 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.75 | 13.822% | $172.7249 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.63 | $987.5829 | $987.57 | $987.50 | $987.70 | |