| 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 | $50.80 | 3.336% | $52.4947 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.32 | 7.346% | $25.0331 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.75 | 11.301% | $35.3381 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.81 | 12.768% | $66.3189 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.98 | 12.300% | $12.3305 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.59 | 5.361% | $207.1292 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.68 | 10.351% | $180.6225 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.93 | $579.2670 | $579.26 | $579.30 | $579.10 | |