| 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 | $50.77 | 5.165% | $53.3923 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.86 | 4.419% | $33.2679 | $33.27 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.46 | 6.238% | $207.6528 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 4.472% | $89.8041 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.57 | 5.846% | $230.2891 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.76 | 7.160% | $197.9888 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.90 | 11.580% | $37.8256 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.28 | $850.2206 | $850.22 | $850.25 | $850.30 | |