| 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 | $48.48 | 3.121% | $49.9931 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.56 | 5.419% | $227.2412 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.56 | 4.480% | $170.8875 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.38 | 8.481% | $209.7806 | $209.78 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.56 | 10.557% | $146.5544 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.98 | 7.599% | $197.9606 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.73 | 9.564% | $215.5453 | $215.55 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.25 | $1,217.9627 | $1,217.96 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.00 | |