| 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 | $9.66 | 7.300% | $10.3652 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.64 | 3.105% | $50.1503 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.84 | 8.189% | $96.1151 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.76 | 4.434% | $74.9418 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 3.282% | $18.849 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.59 | 12.109% | $48.8683 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.58 | 9.435% | $210.7499 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.32 | $510.0396 | $510.05 | $510.00 | $510.00 | |