| 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 | $45.39 | 7.139% | $48.6304 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.89 | 11.499% | $75.6967 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.49 | 13.854% | $21.0516 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 12.737% | $227.6611 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.67 | 5.496% | $205.3691 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.49 | 13.696% | $191.5664 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.68 | 12.294% | $132.1476 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.55 | $902.1229 | $902.13 | $902.10 | $902.20 | |