| 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 | $47.50 | 9.817% | $52.1631 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.32 | 8.288% | $92.3913 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.95 | 12.680% | $25.8601 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.92 | 11.462% | $37.8079 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 8.103% | $232.3133 | $232.31 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.52 | 11.771% | $177.1794 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.79 | 3.376% | $155.8807 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.90 | $773.5958 | $773.59 | $773.60 | $773.70 | |