| 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 | $42.46 | 7.136% | $45.4899 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.76 | 13.487% | $117.7541 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.55 | 12.457% | $117.5738 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.70 | 10.342% | $168.4922 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.51 | 12.398% | $125.335 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 9.643% | $53.5277 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.78 | 7.198% | $17.9878 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.58 | $646.1605 | $646.16 | $646.20 | $646.20 | |