| 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 | $50.75 | 8.762% | $55.1967 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.29 | 7.588% | $198.2739 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.47 | 8.417% | $34.1188 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.43 | 4.377% | $118.3948 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.95 | 11.467% | $56.7924 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.48 | 4.360% | $159.1281 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.74 | 10.765% | $156.9983 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.11 | $778.9030 | $778.90 | $778.90 | $778.90 | |