| 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 | $50.30 | 3.402% | $52.0112 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.26 | 12.806% | $272.1558 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.29 | 6.145% | $13.0452 | $13.05 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.91 | 5.125% | $246.9491 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.44 | 4.707% | $255.9458 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.86 | 10.189% | $156.3141 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 7.791% | $159.3582 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.90 | $1,155.7794 | $1,155.79 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.70 | |