| 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 | $46.30 | 6.179% | $49.1609 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.51 | 13.714% | $18.7742 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.40 | 7.403% | $238.8643 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.73 | 7.391% | $161.8705 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.62 | 12.246% | $164.5751 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.40 | 8.110% | $123.6778 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.90 | 12.374% | $207.7795 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.86 | $964.7023 | $964.70 | $964.70 | $964.90 | |