| 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 | $47.80 | 3.458% | $49.4529 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.75 | 3.527% | $188.1603 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.42 | 6.280% | $242.7648 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 5.543% | $136.0766 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.58 | 5.408% | $60.6939 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.95 | 9.622% | $149.0311 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.78 | 3.224% | $160.8023 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.21 | $986.9819 | $986.97 | $987.00 | $987.10 | |