| 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 | $50.25 | 9.165% | $54.8554 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.60 | 4.398% | $228.214 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.97 | 11.396% | $8.8783 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 13.480% | $20.1767 | $20.18 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.39 | 8.589% | $182.853 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 12.621% | $107.8346 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.54 | 10.195% | $114.0959 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.28 | $716.9079 | $716.91 | $716.95 | $717.00 | |