| 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 | $48.58 | 3.565% | $50.3119 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 7.274% | $168.742 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.49 | 9.116% | $96.5567 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.58 | 8.329% | $82.9583 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.47 | 11.187% | $236.239 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.61 | 6.527% | $122.0906 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.86 | 9.474% | $154.2051 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.89 | $911.1036 | $911.11 | $911.10 | $911.10 | |