| 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 | $44.88 | 10.335% | $49.5183 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.44 | 7.732% | $32.7936 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.30 | 8.566% | $234.8283 | $234.83 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.53 | 3.312% | $219.569 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.54 | 13.827% | $85.9849 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.82 | 13.798% | $120.421 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.84 | 10.648% | $103.8321 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.35 | $846.9472 | $846.94 | $846.95 | $846.90 | |