| 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 | $53.40 | 9.485% | $58.465 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.32 | 9.873% | $161.8649 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.98 | 9.443% | $107.2323 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.88 | 10.231% | $211.5112 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.81 | 8.307% | $17.1233 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 5.521% | $156.0761 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.77 | 13.442% | $30.3684 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.07 | $742.6412 | $742.64 | $742.60 | $742.70 | |