| 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 | $49.40 | 9.129% | $53.9097 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 6.503% | $38.7777 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.93 | 8.585% | $204.0638 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.64 | 12.604% | $192.1475 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.46 | 4.482% | $177.0552 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.30 | 11.159% | $115.9388 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.34 | 12.721% | $266.4048 | $266.40 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.48 | $1,048.2975 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.30 | |