| 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 | $50.64 | 9.525% | $55.4635 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 11.695% | $96.6162 | $96.62 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.88 | 5.719% | $251.4844 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 4.209% | $226.7067 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.45 | 8.252% | $80.5936 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.44 | 4.667% | $164.7877 | $164.79 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 12.230% | $273.4259 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.09 | $1,149.0780 | $1,149.08 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.10 | |