| 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 | $50.25 | 3.531% | $52.0243 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 4.267% | $256.3926 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.84 | 11.482% | $278.5266 | $278.53 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.82 | 13.449% | $39.5029 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 11.839% | $30.6774 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 6.565% | $264.0468 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.55 | 8.239% | $264.6985 | $264.70 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.57 | $1,185.8691 | $1,185.87 | $1,185.90 | $1,185.80 | |