| 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 | $47.80 | 10.780% | $52.9528 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.33 | 9.785% | $82.701 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.58 | 11.760% | $182.817 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.50 | 5.713% | $170.7265 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.37 | 4.615% | $197.0633 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.46 | 7.238% | $11.2171 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.92 | 8.410% | $249.2563 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.96 | $946.7340 | $946.74 | $946.70 | $946.80 | |