| 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 | $46.40 | 11.624% | $51.7935 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.29 | 9.486% | $201.7717 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.92 | 10.625% | $120.4928 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 7.105% | $79.0328 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.63 | 13.439% | $84.6595 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.34 | 6.357% | $148.1978 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.53 | 4.718% | $27.7817 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.90 | $713.7298 | $713.72 | $713.75 | $713.80 | |