| 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 | $50.41 | 5.489% | $53.177 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.51 | 4.689% | $237.1311 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.30 | 11.347% | $190.7374 | $190.74 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.41 | 6.234% | $222.4646 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.30 | 4.497% | $177.9584 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.41 | 10.261% | $218.7689 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.55 | 10.123% | $142.6643 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.89 | $1,242.9017 | $1,242.90 | $1,242.90 | $1,243.00 | |