| 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 | $45.68 | 10.278% | $50.375 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 5.665% | $9.7846 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 13.566% | $239.9422 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 11.332% | $180.0684 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.51 | 7.335% | $260.2981 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.58 | 9.327% | $225.8477 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.31 | 12.381% | $265.5675 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.36 | $1,231.8835 | $1,231.89 | $1,231.90 | $1,231.90 | |