| 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 | $50.50 | 8.685% | $54.8859 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.30 | 9.656% | $172.4889 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.90 | 6.829% | $76.8101 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.29 | 4.449% | $149.665 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.40 | 10.761% | $198.7052 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.85 | 8.122% | $184.7264 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 9.191% | $142.9092 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.12 | $980.1907 | $980.21 | $980.20 | $980.20 | |