| 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 | $47.71 | 5.390% | $50.2816 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.94 | 4.178% | $7.23 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.94 | 6.775% | $228.4344 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.82 | 7.576% | $266.5948 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 5.470% | $16.1475 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.71 | 7.866% | $235.9137 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 9.654% | $67.5249 | $67.52 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.01 | $872.1269 | $872.11 | $872.15 | $872.00 | |