| 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 | $48.54 | 6.245% | $51.5713 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.80 | 3.485% | $57.7446 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.98 | 9.390% | $109.3681 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.77 | 12.516% | $220.2726 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.91 | 12.732% | $162.2326 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.87 | 5.175% | $253.335 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.61 | 12.477% | $109.7888 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.48 | $964.3130 | $964.31 | $964.30 | $964.30 | |