| 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 | $47.25 | 9.150% | $51.5734 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.78 | 12.299% | $206.3831 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.93 | 3.572% | $144.9283 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.49 | 5.264% | $66.8321 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.96 | 11.369% | $37.8209 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.52 | 9.316% | $257.461 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.66 | 7.259% | $84.3699 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.59 | $849.3687 | $849.36 | $849.35 | $849.40 | |