| 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 | $47.33 | 5.198% | $49.7902 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.86 | 9.843% | $120.6735 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.27 | 8.852% | $160.3063 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.59 | 11.386% | $86.4244 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.42 | 12.256% | $189.0616 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.57 | 6.856% | $116.0136 | $116.01 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.58 | 5.641% | $77.7306 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.62 | $800.0002 | $799.99 | $799.95 | $800.00 | |