| 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 | $47.81 | 3.273% | $49.3748 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.51 | 7.295% | $56.3406 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 3.705% | $249.4416 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 10.767% | $76.972 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.86 | 13.610% | $158.8949 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.86 | 4.480% | $142.9913 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 5.692% | $259.8966 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.96 | $993.9118 | $993.90 | $993.90 | $993.90 | |