| 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 | $48.26 | 4.557% | $50.4592 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.80 | 10.169% | $37.2371 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.76 | 13.472% | $58.7331 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 9.187% | $262.4855 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 10.610% | $88.3221 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.55 | 8.475% | $167.6481 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.26 | 5.676% | $37.2614 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.88 | $702.1465 | $702.15 | $702.15 | $702.10 | |