| 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 | $113.96 | 5.719% | $120.4774 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 8.872% | $50.7779 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.54 | 12.696% | $10.7512 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 7.807% | $12.8398 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.46 | 4.543% | $14.0715 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.26 | 6.761% | $13.0889 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 3.456% | $49.5244 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $255.64 | $271.5311 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.60 | |