| 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 | $48.94 | 8.288% | $52.9961 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.68 | 8.586% | $51.7738 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.89 | 12.733% | $250.1433 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 12.633% | $277.8994 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 6.563% | $266.0665 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.90 | 12.366% | $201.0228 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.38 | 5.551% | $179.8378 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.20 | $1,279.7397 | $1,279.74 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.70 | |