| 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 | $48.59 | 3.833% | $50.4525 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.50 | 6.544% | $204.0318 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.39 | 3.400% | $138.9593 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.44 | 7.123% | $133.3039 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.45 | 4.397% | $174.8128 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.93 | 3.531% | $235.9782 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 10.325% | $102.9663 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.63 | $1,040.5048 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.60 | |