| 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 | $44.90 | 11.438% | $50.0357 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.52 | 5.578% | $14.2741 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.61 | 12.615% | $209.0247 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 12.599% | $46.0192 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.95 | 6.812% | $259.4998 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.70 | 5.462% | $255.9563 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.67 | 9.355% | $92.5909 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.22 | $927.4007 | $927.40 | $927.35 | $927.40 | |