| 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 | $50.28 | 4.548% | $52.5667 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.95 | 11.873% | $166.6348 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.74 | 10.800% | $270.0639 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.55 | 4.243% | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.63 | 3.792% | $12.071 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.28 | 3.840% | $156.0508 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 6.782% | $34.5013 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.74 | $854.0385 | $854.03 | $854.00 | $854.20 | |