| 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 | $49.36 | 4.230% | $51.4479 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.47 | 5.542% | $26.8815 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.84 | 13.153% | $19.055 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.72 | 5.150% | $88.0316 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 6.377% | $167.5438 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 9.205% | $78.5402 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.30 | 12.580% | $157.9497 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.11 | $589.4497 | $589.45 | $589.50 | $589.30 | |