| 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 | $47.78 | 3.476% | $49.4408 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.70 | 8.766% | $249.8355 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.30 | 5.401% | $251.1706 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.62 | 11.642% | $180.4358 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.37 | 12.775% | $233.8615 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 10.247% | $10.5617 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.26 | 5.795% | $217.1548 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.61 | $1,192.4607 | $1,192.46 | $1,192.45 | $1,192.50 | |