| 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 | $45.27 | 13.239% | $51.2633 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.72 | 11.825% | $89.1469 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.88 | 11.315% | $76.6738 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.64 | 10.432% | $143.164 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.93 | 6.239% | $178.4072 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 4.651% | $155.3963 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 3.387% | $39.1837 | $39.18 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.83 | $733.2352 | $733.23 | $733.20 | $733.30 | |