| 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 | $13.51 | 5.148% | $14.2055 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 10.438% | $48.9903 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.56 | 13.477% | $229.859 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.39 | 7.301% | $253.6488 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.68 | 12.706% | $36.8323 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.63 | 12.548% | $138.0176 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.90 | 6.103% | $264.0904 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.03 | $985.6439 | $985.65 | $985.65 | $985.60 | |