| 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 | $50.74 | 3.304% | $52.4164 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 5.827% | $36.5632 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 11.476% | $68.4574 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.90 | 5.332% | $109.4399 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.53 | 3.225% | $132.6751 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.27 | 3.740% | $259.6301 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.47 | 6.681% | $27.1717 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.87 | $686.3538 | $686.36 | $686.35 | $686.40 | |