| 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 | $59.43 | 3.250% | $61.3615 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.84 | 5.139% | $51.3499 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.84 | 13.505% | $189.3717 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.67 | 5.392% | $119.7991 | $119.80 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.70 | 6.259% | $13.4949 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.97 | 9.860% | $54.897 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.47 | 8.413% | $52.5478 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.92 | $542.8219 | $542.82 | $542.80 | $542.80 | |