| 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 | $45.80 | 11.294% | $50.9727 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.39 | 5.721% | $106.1333 | $106.13 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.30 | 6.215% | $37.4939 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.64 | 9.713% | $153.2032 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.32 | 10.640% | $172.9524 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.30 | 13.157% | $124.8122 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.86 | 11.617% | $92.4858 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.61 | $738.0535 | $738.04 | $738.05 | $738.10 | |