| 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 | $47.99 | 6.789% | $51.248 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.83 | 5.825% | $188.1886 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.52 | 9.282% | $98.9221 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.97 | 5.848% | $45.4829 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.62 | 7.760% | $198.9465 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.42 | 4.177% | $17.1059 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 11.865% | $242.1765 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.84 | $842.0705 | $842.08 | $842.10 | $842.00 | |