| 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 | $50.73 | 3.639% | $52.5761 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.27 | 7.357% | $134.4861 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 6.841% | $240.8624 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.37 | 7.219% | $148.3589 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.43 | 9.352% | $220.2677 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.53 | 12.589% | $88.4161 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.45 | 6.102% | $186.156 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.22 | $1,071.1233 | $1,071.14 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.30 | |