| 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 | $50.93 | 4.256% | $53.0976 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.42 | 11.635% | $251.6476 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.40 | 13.636% | $7.2727 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.50 | 11.700% | $241.8305 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.87 | 7.102% | $18.0681 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.32 | 4.348% | $252.8561 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.99 | 9.103% | $216.013 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.43 | $1,040.7856 | $1,040.79 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.80 | |