| 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 | $49.47 | 5.837% | $52.3576 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.61 | 10.667% | $104.702 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.77 | 9.825% | $7.4352 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.92 | 10.328% | $186.3661 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 10.754% | $31.3877 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.79 | 12.198% | $217.4285 | $217.43 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.36 | 6.411% | $185.5382 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.26 | $785.2153 | $785.23 | $785.25 | $785.20 | |