| 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 | $45.65 | 11.460% | $50.8815 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.25 | 11.365% | $33.6879 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.74 | 13.183% | $227.2036 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.41 | 12.498% | $83.7098 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.63 | 3.715% | $82.5883 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 5.292% | $177.3433 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 8.231% | $202.0132 | $202.01 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.76 | $857.4276 | $857.42 | $857.45 | $857.40 | |