| 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 | $47.50 | 9.511% | $52.0177 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.85 | 5.220% | $226.0652 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.73 | 8.256% | $57.0834 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.42 | 4.574% | $66.3208 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.45 | 4.840% | $56.037 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.43 | 4.200% | $130.6981 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.82 | 5.656% | $259.7236 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.20 | $847.9458 | $847.95 | $847.90 | $847.90 | |