| 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 | $46.70 | 6.816% | $49.8831 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.56 | 3.145% | $99.5968 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.49 | 5.618% | $92.4052 | $92.41 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 7.723% | $8.941 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 7.713% | $260.1269 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.37 | 6.396% | $189.7785 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.62 | 7.396% | $259.4902 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.54 | $960.2217 | $960.23 | $960.30 | $960.20 | |