| 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 | $47.62 | 10.790% | $52.7582 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.49 | 5.183% | $126.735 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.48 | 9.470% | $118.7531 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.79 | 6.145% | $248.1564 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.65 | 5.579% | $249.8527 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.85 | 5.343% | $218.9554 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.62 | 5.355% | $225.0594 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.50 | $1,240.2702 | $1,240.28 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.50 | |