| 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 | $46.83 | 7.536% | $50.3591 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.26 | 8.280% | $159.4531 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.52 | 8.634% | $224.3509 | $224.35 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.31 | 6.156% | $133.0241 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.68 | 12.641% | $239.5649 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.72 | 6.648% | $120.2136 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.87 | 7.669% | $244.2687 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.19 | $1,171.2344 | $1,171.22 | $1,171.15 | $1,171.40 | |