| 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 | $47.48 | 8.701% | $51.6112 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 13.598% | $173.4982 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.35 | 3.473% | $41.7514 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.41 | 6.655% | $56.9644 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 4.846% | $9.9918 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.53 | 12.555% | $278.6074 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 4.522% | $206.7968 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.88 | $819.2212 | $819.22 | $819.20 | $819.30 | |