| 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 | $48.93 | 6.190% | $51.9588 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.36 | 8.716% | $43.8778 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.58 | 11.800% | $46.4864 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 6.499% | $17.7853 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 12.464% | $8.2436 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 10.321% | $40.2672 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.76 | 8.767% | $30.1937 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $219.16 | $238.8128 | $238.82 | $238.85 | $238.90 | |