| 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 | $49.88 | 3.377% | $51.5644 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.79 | 11.152% | $30.8891 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.42 | 6.445% | $71.7652 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.89 | 12.778% | $19.0482 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.51 | 5.450% | $124.9688 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.58 | 12.865% | $172.2094 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.28 | 10.742% | $248.3722 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.35 | $718.8173 | $718.82 | $718.75 | $718.90 | |