| 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 | $49.62 | 4.612% | $51.9085 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.80 | 5.650% | $122.3427 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 13.698% | $267.9976 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.32 | 4.169% | $179.504 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.65 | 8.693% | $11.5758 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.81 | 3.317% | $248.7977 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.35 | 13.345% | $69.5372 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.26 | $951.6635 | $951.67 | $951.70 | $951.60 | |