| 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 | $159.55 | 9.741% | $175.0918 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 12.344% | $245.4716 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.42 | 9.754% | $49.8503 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.98 | 13.864% | $108.148 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.46 | 4.816% | $40.3122 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.48 | 7.195% | $224.5521 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.37 | 11.195% | $35.9938 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.76 | $879.4198 | $879.41 | $879.40 | $879.50 | |