| 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 | $50.36 | 8.760% | $54.7715 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 13.331% | $83.4003 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.83 | 13.334% | $259.3422 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.98 | 12.680% | $65.3319 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 9.743% | $159.9943 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.71 | 4.310% | $133.2143 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.91 | 9.855% | $86.6866 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.17 | $842.7411 | $842.73 | $842.75 | $842.70 | |