| 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 | $48.30 | 7.136% | $51.7467 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.48 | 8.860% | $48.4209 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.49 | 12.316% | $80.2947 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 3.715% | $6.2125 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.76 | 5.119% | $255.1869 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.46 | 7.785% | $48.9991 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.76 | 9.858% | $163.4248 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.24 | $654.2856 | $654.28 | $654.25 | $654.20 | |