| 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 | $50.77 | 12.821% | $57.2792 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.42 | 12.706% | $54.5722 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.69 | 3.377% | $72.0434 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.25 | 9.638% | $269.9836 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.64 | 11.479% | $87.6671 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.81 | 9.610% | $233.261 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 10.849% | $176.006 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.36 | $950.8125 | $950.81 | $950.80 | $950.90 | |