| 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 | $45.61 | 11.710% | $50.9509 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.29 | 11.380% | $5.892 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.92 | 12.329% | $261.6367 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.50 | 9.146% | $47.4785 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.58 | 6.117% | $148.1181 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.81 | 4.519% | $24.886 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.42 | 6.398% | $239.8424 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.13 | $778.8046 | $778.81 | $778.85 | $778.80 | |