| 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 | $50.95 | 4.705% | $53.3472 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.55 | 11.347% | $172.0868 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.40 | 10.475% | $249.0107 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.29 | 10.406% | $9.1527 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 5.724% | $92.8362 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.51 | 11.637% | $112.2063 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.99 | 10.343% | $188.6755 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.50 | $877.3154 | $877.33 | $877.35 | $877.30 | |