| 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 | $48.98 | 3.705% | $50.7947 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.59 | 3.367% | $11.9802 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.33 | 11.262% | $248.4814 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.54 | 4.730% | $144.0456 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 11.836% | $31.9851 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.68 | 13.847% | $164.7138 | $164.71 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.48 | 8.702% | $245.1013 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.20 | $897.1021 | $897.10 | $897.15 | $897.10 | |