| 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 | $49.78 | 5.505% | $52.5204 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 9.613% | $94.596 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 11.797% | $160.943 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.64 | 11.375% | $88.6991 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.71 | 9.631% | $262.7965 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.47 | 13.327% | $240.7859 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.27 | 13.274% | $141.8983 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.13 | $1,042.2392 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |