| 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 | 5.297% | $52.9644 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.34 | 7.513% | $159.4848 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.67 | 10.222% | $244.3291 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.73 | 10.778% | $8.5631 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.98 | 4.109% | $229.019 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.25 | 12.595% | $269.3835 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.82 | 4.213% | $188.4379 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.09 | $1,152.1818 | $1,152.17 | $1,152.20 | $1,152.20 | |