| 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 | $45.63 | 8.450% | $49.4857 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.40 | 11.135% | $80.4617 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.82 | 12.732% | $207.224 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.40 | 9.548% | $80.4082 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.62 | 6.264% | $250.3792 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.47 | 10.462% | $143.0152 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.37 | 12.786% | $46.6596 | $46.66 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.71 | $857.6336 | $857.64 | $857.60 | $857.70 | |