| 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 | $46.84 | 4.584% | $48.9871 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.91 | 8.507% | $133.366 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.67 | 5.583% | $49.2756 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.46 | 6.611% | $259.5551 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.47 | 10.370% | $35.8371 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 4.136% | $6.0399 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 8.809% | $163.4855 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.40 | $696.5463 | $696.57 | $696.60 | $696.60 | |