| 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 | $50.49 | 4.256% | $52.6389 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.45 | 10.430% | $8.227 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.77 | 13.301% | $15.6015 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.58 | 9.189% | $90.1683 | $90.17 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.63 | 4.400% | $51.8137 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 9.112% | $148.0104 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.33 | 8.809% | $180.982 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.90 | $547.4418 | $547.44 | $547.45 | $547.40 | |