| 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 | $50.84 | 5.318% | $53.5437 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.35 | 12.579% | $90.4572 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.72 | 12.771% | $115.8384 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.79 | 13.165% | $84.6361 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 3.448% | $165.0823 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.75 | 6.608% | $155.3812 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 7.863% | $38.4639 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.69 | $703.4028 | $703.40 | $703.45 | $703.40 | |