| 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 | $50.57 | 3.535% | $52.3576 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.93 | 4.369% | $87.5969 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.50 | 13.508% | $260.5009 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.74 | 4.207% | $154.9975 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.76 | 8.539% | $149.5233 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.64 | 3.462% | $217.9324 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.98 | 11.218% | $38.9041 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.12 | $961.8127 | $961.81 | $961.80 | $961.80 | |