| 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 | $48.70 | 5.257% | $51.2602 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 5.180% | $88.6457 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.75 | 5.522% | $8.178 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.30 | 4.821% | $138.6782 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.82 | 3.391% | $247.9523 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.97 | 11.759% | $230.19 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.62 | 12.376% | $79.3599 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.44 | $844.2643 | $844.27 | $844.30 | $844.40 | |