| 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 | $50.44 | 6.784% | $53.8618 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.42 | 10.430% | $84.3906 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.89 | 10.533% | $113.7274 | $113.73 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.49 | 9.696% | $226.5113 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 9.390% | $48.066 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 11.840% | $263.5621 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.52 | 12.498% | $174.9569 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.36 | $965.0761 | $965.08 | $965.05 | $965.20 | |