| 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 | $50.27 | 3.743% | $52.1516 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 13.214% | $40.0438 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.97 | 9.296% | $135.4943 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.31 | 13.714% | $6.0382 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 5.466% | $44.9285 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.83 | 7.805% | $39.7046 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.90 | 10.654% | $133.7807 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $415.25 | $452.1417 | $452.13 | $452.20 | $452.10 | |