| 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 | $208.38 | 5.337% | $219.5012 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.61 | 13.769% | $261.225 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.63 | 8.400% | $165.4509 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.66 | 5.185% | $16.472 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 4.440% | $163.741 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.67 | 4.290% | $234.3083 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.52 | 13.329% | $75.3865 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.25 | $1,136.0849 | $1,136.09 | $1,136.10 | $1,136.10 | |