| 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 | $50.81 | 3.309% | $52.4913 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 12.166% | $86.1884 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 5.493% | $39.6232 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 10.664% | $206.167 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.97 | 5.466% | $110.7077 | $110.71 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.37 | 8.245% | $46.9459 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.59 | 13.425% | $74.3955 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.44 | $616.5190 | $616.53 | $616.50 | $616.50 | |