| 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 | $45.70 | 9.332% | $49.9647 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.40 | 6.716% | $147.6949 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.41 | 7.319% | $124.93 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.40 | 9.108% | $125.9106 | $125.91 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.76 | 7.667% | $259.2191 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.41 | 12.474% | $254.6524 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.54 | 9.816% | $126.8814 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.62 | $1,089.2531 | $1,089.24 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.30 | |