| 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 | $50.79 | 3.283% | $52.4574 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.32 | 8.116% | $63.0533 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.46 | 7.129% | $267.244 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 3.620% | $9.8439 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.39 | 5.253% | $166.7102 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.60 | 4.843% | $67.7286 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.81 | 5.138% | $102.8355 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.87 | $729.8729 | $729.87 | $729.90 | $729.80 | |