| 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 | $48.39 | 8.490% | $52.4983 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 3.212% | $38.8593 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.85 | 12.576% | $178.827 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.33 | 13.273% | $147.6287 | $147.63 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.36 | 5.719% | $55.3545 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.34 | 10.437% | $248.8587 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.34 | 4.713% | $242.2431 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.26 | $964.2696 | $964.27 | $964.30 | $964.30 | |