| 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 | $48.55 | 8.153% | $52.5083 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.26 | 8.313% | $29.5261 | $29.53 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.65 | 5.200% | $143.7558 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.49 | 3.502% | $137.1298 | $137.13 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.84 | 4.508% | $6.1033 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.37 | 11.748% | $88.6944 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.88 | 13.454% | $201.812 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.04 | $659.5297 | $659.53 | $659.55 | $659.50 | |