| 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 | $50.75 | 3.503% | $52.5278 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.39 | 13.674% | $91.3825 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 3.722% | $38.3253 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.58 | 7.625% | $265.3817 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 8.832% | $243.7728 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.73 | 4.397% | $119.7747 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.77 | 11.543% | $278.601 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.16 | $1,089.7658 | $1,089.76 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.80 | |