| 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 | $46.26 | 7.406% | $49.686 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.76 | 8.315% | $213.1206 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.54 | 8.633% | $60.3348 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.65 | 10.805% | $108.2011 | $108.20 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 12.500% | $38.8238 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.40 | 9.442% | $208.3776 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.33 | 10.468% | $236.7661 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.45 | $915.3100 | $915.31 | $915.30 | $915.30 | |