| 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 | $47.77 | 4.374% | $49.8595 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.57 | 5.665% | $218.2722 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.94 | 8.353% | $24.8562 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.31 | 10.617% | $102.1106 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.66 | 10.641% | $174.4366 | $174.44 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.96 | 13.409% | $166.6659 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.75 | 7.802% | $87.0501 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.96 | $823.2511 | $823.26 | $823.20 | $823.40 | |