| 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 | $51.53 | 13.384% | $58.4268 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.73 | 10.175% | $51.4848 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.73 | 5.545% | $67.2638 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 7.482% | $265.7492 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.44 | 6.353% | $117.4563 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 5.323% | $231.4894 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.73 | 8.755% | $190.0276 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.20 | $981.8979 | $981.90 | $981.95 | $981.90 | |