| 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 | $48.79 | 8.575% | $52.9737 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 10.656% | $160.8496 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.56 | 11.529% | $251.5648 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.97 | 9.577% | $231.1746 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.70 | 6.633% | $43.3996 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.51 | 7.817% | $85.7253 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.47 | 5.802% | $32.2379 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.36 | $857.9255 | $857.92 | $857.90 | $857.90 | |