| 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 | $51.73 | 6.686% | $55.1887 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.27 | 12.753% | $22.855 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.92 | 6.735% | $87.4373 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.49 | 10.165% | $186.7187 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.48 | 10.324% | $230.0035 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 11.465% | $9.664 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.94 | 5.507% | $248.9332 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.50 | $840.8004 | $840.80 | $840.80 | $840.80 | |