| 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 | $46.57 | 12.683% | $52.4765 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.69 | 6.796% | $158.795 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 12.337% | $236.6716 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.72 | 8.387% | $195.877 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.33 | 12.516% | $143.2666 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.48 | 4.729% | $158.6435 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.99 | 3.739% | $94.3921 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.46 | $1,040.1223 | $1,040.13 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.20 | |