| 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 | $46.41 | 5.104% | $48.7788 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.59 | 5.802% | $148.747 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.99 | 13.268% | $99.6645 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.30 | 4.800% | $16.0344 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.99 | 13.466% | $103.2427 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.32 | 9.338% | $69.2328 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 3.176% | $50.9586 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.99 | $536.6588 | $536.65 | $536.70 | $536.60 | |