| 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 | $195.25 | 5.760% | $206.4964 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.49 | 6.371% | $159.014 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.58 | 11.315% | $172.0707 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 11.215% | $88.5383 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 5.655% | $51.0208 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.38 | 3.260% | $249.249 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.88 | 10.227% | $15.2995 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.48 | $941.6887 | $941.69 | $941.65 | $941.60 | |