| 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 | $47.80 | 6.659% | $50.983 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.98 | 8.749% | $180.5016 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.68 | 4.255% | $68.4747 | $68.47 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.32 | 13.740% | $137.9894 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.36 | 5.307% | $144.6497 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.32 | 9.479% | $265.2895 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 7.815% | $243.2199 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.05 | $1,091.1078 | $1,091.10 | $1,091.10 | $1,091.10 | |