| 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 | $49.56 | 3.724% | $51.4056 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.38 | 13.388% | $21.9746 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 6.424% | $68.8457 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.49 | 11.855% | $227.6137 | $227.61 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.86 | 9.636% | $22.8701 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.99 | 10.530% | $124.8878 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 10.163% | $194.5479 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.57 | $712.1454 | $712.15 | $712.10 | $712.10 | |