| 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 | $50.76 | 7.745% | $54.6914 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.62 | 9.477% | $137.525 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.74 | 10.277% | $177.2592 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.71 | 8.739% | $195.4149 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.90 | 6.540% | $9.4821 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.62 | 9.467% | $195.53 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.65 | 7.383% | $177.8799 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.00 | $947.7825 | $947.78 | $947.85 | $947.80 | |