| 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 | $48.59 | 3.105% | $50.0987 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.39 | 3.205% | $236.7419 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.84 | 4.727% | $46.9596 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 10.768% | $271.0936 | $271.09 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.86 | 11.761% | $26.6662 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 12.375% | $178.1593 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 12.188% | $281.4012 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,091.1205 | $1,091.12 | $1,091.10 | $1,091.20 | |