| 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 | $49.75 | 10.850% | $55.1479 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 9.833% | $182.9818 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.52 | 10.797% | $206.6586 | $206.66 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.30 | 4.684% | $77.7802 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 7.508% | $32.5212 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.50 | 12.200% | $191.301 | $191.30 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.87 | 13.270% | $97.2649 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.79 | $843.6556 | $843.65 | $843.65 | $843.70 | |