| 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 | $48.32 | 7.104% | $51.7527 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.85 | 8.206% | $182.7058 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.41 | 7.109% | $186.8088 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.39 | 5.515% | $237.8203 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.36 | 13.819% | $45.9373 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.76 | 9.294% | $114.4964 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.65 | 5.675% | $230.0016 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.74 | $1,049.5229 | $1,049.53 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 | |