| 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 | $45.67 | 7.659% | $49.1679 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.36 | 5.746% | $53.2537 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.50 | 13.695% | $113.1265 | $113.13 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.34 | 10.332% | $178.0096 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.72 | 3.651% | $194.5737 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.72 | 3.651% | $209.0848 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 4.790% | $10.3533 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.19 | $807.5695 | $807.56 | $807.55 | $807.70 | |