| 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 | $47.69 | 6.575% | $50.8256 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.98 | 11.396% | $266.2142 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.75 | 3.703% | $43.296 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.38 | 11.431% | $186.5132 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.42 | 8.388% | $266.0058 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.70 | 5.741% | $93.7923 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.56 | 11.476% | $209.0844 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.48 | $1,115.7315 | $1,115.73 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.70 | |