| 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 | $43.50 | 11.735% | $48.6047 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.67 | 12.241% | $276.8649 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.32 | 4.282% | $249.5677 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.66 | 13.806% | $240.8818 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.55 | 7.722% | $57.6851 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.42 | 10.275% | $119.5602 | $119.56 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.49 | 7.522% | $168.2612 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.61 | $1,161.4256 | $1,161.42 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.60 | |