| 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 | $45.88 | 9.614% | $50.2909 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.96 | 4.343% | $186.7322 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.71 | 8.118% | $253.7638 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.64 | 7.416% | $6.0583 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.84 | 6.369% | $49.8232 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.66 | 6.720% | $214.1444 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 8.248% | $256.3637 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.52 | $1,017.1765 | $1,017.16 | $1,017.15 | $1,017.20 | |