| 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 | $43.61 | 12.278% | $48.9644 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.97 | 5.800% | $246.4823 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.77 | 3.287% | $99.9508 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.37 | 12.359% | $129.6286 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.49 | 6.280% | $14.3372 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.97 | 11.178% | $7.7491 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.57 | 5.661% | $28.0741 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.75 | $575.1865 | $575.18 | $575.20 | $575.20 | |