| 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 | $45.30 | 13.655% | $51.4857 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 9.269% | $176.5787 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.75 | 4.607% | $155.6029 | $155.60 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.65 | 12.134% | $238.453 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.35 | 10.430% | $178.1788 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.90 | 13.340% | $81.4915 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.41 | 13.807% | $274.7415 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.96 | $1,156.5321 | $1,156.53 | $1,156.60 | $1,156.60 | |