| 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 | $47.94 | 5.490% | $50.5719 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 5.826% | $9.9371 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.33 | 7.283% | $80.8163 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 6.368% | $146.5964 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.83 | 13.696% | $155.5702 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.28 | 11.654% | $271.6319 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 4.424% | $236.7501 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.31 | $951.8739 | $951.88 | $951.85 | $951.90 | |