| 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 | $43.51 | 13.395% | $49.3382 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.38 | 9.795% | $84.9594 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.84 | 7.552% | $255.8017 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.66 | 8.314% | $10.4631 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.62 | 7.682% | $35.1259 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.99 | 3.634% | $193.7852 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 13.408% | $180.9651 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.57 | $810.4386 | $810.45 | $810.45 | $810.50 | |