| 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 | $46.63 | 8.298% | $50.4994 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.38 | 6.712% | $87.9093 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.74 | 9.272% | $40.1465 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.63 | 13.220% | $48.2657 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.84 | 7.667% | $95.6514 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.62 | 8.709% | $106.1217 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.75 | 8.872% | $235.9801 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.59 | $664.5741 | $664.58 | $664.55 | $664.60 | |