| 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 | $48.72 | 7.598% | $52.4217 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.83 | 7.667% | $216.2276 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.71 | 6.432% | $53.9717 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.44 | 7.571% | $151.0727 | $151.07 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.80 | 10.359% | $192.9075 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 6.309% | $264.4543 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.95 | 5.460% | $166.5741 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.21 | $1,097.6296 | $1,097.62 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.70 | |