| 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 | $48.40 | 5.437% | $51.0315 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.79 | 7.504% | $229.8328 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 10.352% | $248.7113 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.67 | 10.394% | $177.37 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.56 | 10.782% | $20.5611 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.25 | 7.563% | $227.2268 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.96 | 6.781% | $215.6549 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.01 | $1,170.3884 | $1,170.38 | $1,170.40 | $1,170.40 | |