| 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 | $46.59 | 5.725% | $49.2573 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.85 | 3.285% | $28.7649 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.93 | 3.412% | $9.2347 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.90 | 4.133% | $108.1942 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.81 | 7.647% | $104.2131 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.39 | 8.109% | $85.8277 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 9.138% | $263.9939 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.36 | $649.4858 | $649.47 | $649.50 | $649.50 | |