| 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 | $50.27 | 12.159% | $56.3823 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.25 | 5.157% | $157.9984 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.56 | 3.356% | $238.2976 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.66 | 3.479% | $115.5447 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.47 | 5.516% | $94.4052 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.69 | 6.348% | $110.2722 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 6.505% | $234.95 | $234.95 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.50 | $1,007.8504 | $1,007.85 | $1,007.85 | $1,007.90 | |