| 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 | $44.72 | 9.308% | $48.8825 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 4.676% | $15.9631 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.85 | 10.745% | $138.2651 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 9.275% | $30.0725 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.89 | 13.271% | $104.0847 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.78 | 7.413% | $160.8832 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.37 | 3.473% | $52.1194 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.38 | $550.2705 | $550.26 | $550.25 | $550.40 | |