| 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 | $42.98 | 12.174% | $48.2124 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.45 | 6.161% | $91.7762 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.39 | 9.115% | $81.1706 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.44 | 9.533% | $203.118 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.71 | 12.694% | $245.3461 | $245.35 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.83 | 7.642% | $126.8346 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 8.785% | $186.2943 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.05 | $982.7522 | $982.75 | $982.75 | $982.70 | |