| 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 | $48.94 | 6.394% | $52.0692 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.35 | 12.228% | $118.2322 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.89 | 5.653% | $148.8545 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.82 | 13.859% | $138.703 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.27 | 5.505% | $250.3317 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 6.435% | $223.2687 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.81 | 8.222% | $157.7985 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.85 | $1,089.2578 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.30 | |