| 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 | $47.67 | 13.600% | $54.1531 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.83 | 5.860% | $43.2226 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.26 | 5.781% | $187.5074 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.30 | 6.738% | $230.8743 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.99 | 5.444% | $152.8833 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.25 | 10.232% | $131.4517 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.76 | 7.302% | $19.0568 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.06 | $819.1492 | $819.14 | $819.10 | $819.30 | |