| 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 | $42.95 | 11.725% | $47.9859 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.75 | 4.701% | $61.5118 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.89 | 10.319% | $259.1283 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.38 | 7.823% | $90.981 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.70 | 9.254% | $155.9055 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.63 | 7.770% | $51.3309 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.83 | 3.814% | $194.9938 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.13 | $861.8372 | $861.84 | $861.90 | $861.80 | |