| 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 | $49.72 | 5.670% | $52.5391 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.55 | 13.834% | $63.2348 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.90 | 6.787% | $10.5719 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.90 | 10.494% | $34.1426 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.75 | 13.700% | $243.0338 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.91 | 10.534% | $248.602 | $248.60 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.40 | 10.533% | $31.3914 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.13 | $683.5156 | $683.50 | $683.55 | $683.40 | |