| 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 | $49.62 | 5.526% | $52.362 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 6.130% | $9.9338 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 11.375% | $32.9336 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.81 | 13.260% | $60.9452 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.87 | 4.290% | $52.0094 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.66 | 9.542% | $149.7001 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.66 | 4.478% | $238.8994 | $238.90 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.55 | $596.7835 | $596.78 | $596.80 | $596.70 | |