| 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 | $45.82 | 6.725% | $48.9014 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.27 | 8.239% | $256.8187 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 12.496% | $16.5482 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.39 | 13.592% | $61.7827 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.50 | 5.224% | $6.8396 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.67 | 5.315% | $130.2431 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.82 | 6.874% | $264.8551 | $264.86 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.18 | $785.9888 | $785.99 | $786.00 | $785.90 | |