| 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 | $49.57 | 5.686% | $52.3886 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.97 | 6.724% | $7.4387 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.28 | 11.396% | $67.1495 | $67.15 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 12.579% | $245.8951 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.67 | 4.188% | $9.0331 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.64 | 13.831% | $202.2094 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.36 | 11.134% | $131.5382 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.91 | $715.6526 | $715.66 | $715.70 | $715.50 | |