| 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 | $48.70 | 3.739% | $50.5209 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.31 | 13.442% | $17.368 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.63 | 13.130% | $204.3467 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.84 | 11.144% | $12.048 | $12.05 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.58 | 12.628% | $179.7318 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.92 | 3.522% | $172.7989 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 7.265% | $244.296 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.73 | $881.1103 | $881.12 | $881.10 | $881.00 | |