| 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 | $182.34 | 8.295% | $197.4651 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.25 | 8.848% | $52.5192 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.28 | 3.195% | $130.3146 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.76 | 6.130% | $231.1087 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.57 | 6.350% | $63.3527 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.91 | 11.341% | $51.1167 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 12.582% | $55.6718 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.56 | $781.5488 | $781.55 | $781.45 | $781.60 | |