| 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 | $45.67 | 5.159% | $48.0261 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.57 | 9.375% | $259.8422 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.56 | 11.162% | $58.4267 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.42 | 13.313% | $43.5349 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.78 | 3.771% | $68.2606 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 3.703% | $50.6278 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.66 | 4.376% | $120.7213 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.48 | $649.4396 | $649.44 | $649.50 | $649.30 | |