| 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 | $50.47 | 8.565% | $54.7928 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.38 | 12.726% | $211.226 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.78 | 11.867% | $117.2142 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.46 | 3.212% | $119.1686 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.92 | 9.645% | $201.6591 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.95 | 3.171% | $247.5588 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.40 | 6.744% | $162.6779 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.36 | $1,114.2974 | $1,114.30 | $1,114.30 | $1,114.40 | |