| 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 | $49.51 | 6.402% | $52.6796 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.35 | 12.695% | $99.566 | $99.57 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.94 | 7.551% | $252.6803 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.25 | 5.275% | $168.7032 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.63 | 10.704% | $228.7477 | $228.75 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.58 | 10.347% | $14.9851 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.74 | 11.807% | $56.7309 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.00 | $874.0928 | $874.10 | $874.15 | $874.10 | |