| 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 | $48.36 | 3.414% | $50.011 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.65 | 3.257% | $30.6157 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.53 | 10.314% | $255.41 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 3.443% | $138.1378 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.39 | 4.475% | $243.8342 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.26 | 11.450% | $262.1973 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.75 | 5.626% | $29.3112 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.48 | $1,009.5172 | $1,009.52 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.40 | |