| 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 | $47.74 | 5.728% | $50.4745 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 11.567% | $192.2969 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.61 | 6.300% | $96.3184 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.62 | 12.518% | $136.8444 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.55 | 4.723% | $79.1182 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.66 | 8.530% | $95.1374 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 4.451% | $246.9326 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.95 | $897.1224 | $897.12 | $897.10 | $897.00 | |