| 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 | $48.79 | 5.723% | $51.5823 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.75 | 12.553% | $278.8501 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 9.102% | $229.9761 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.34 | 4.349% | $6.6157 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.25 | 12.836% | $13.8224 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 5.311% | $251.43 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.73 | 6.169% | $124.9928 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.40 | $957.2694 | $957.27 | $957.30 | $957.30 | |