| 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 | $43.87 | 12.280% | $49.2572 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.63 | 8.381% | $251.0429 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.42 | 5.648% | $230.7564 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.26 | 12.775% | $44.2755 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.44 | 8.701% | $43.9587 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.41 | 11.370% | $88.4389 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.49 | 11.367% | $145.3228 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.52 | $853.0524 | $853.06 | $853.05 | $853.10 | |