| 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 | $47.37 | 5.825% | $50.1293 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.50 | 12.121% | $173.2269 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.40 | 12.658% | $64.6657 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.47 | 3.513% | $85.3672 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.48 | 9.470% | $223.8443 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.29 | 11.485% | $19.2758 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.53 | 10.263% | $79.9738 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.04 | $696.4830 | $696.49 | $696.50 | $696.50 | |