| 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 | $46.29 | 6.575% | $49.3336 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.46 | 7.340% | $158.2836 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.43 | 13.540% | $234.3806 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.98 | 13.351% | $39.6502 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.55 | 12.399% | $9.6101 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.93 | 8.279% | $178.5846 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.40 | 3.440% | $148.333 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.04 | $818.1757 | $818.16 | $818.25 | $818.20 | |