| 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 | $50.79 | 3.462% | $52.5483 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 7.224% | $127.2749 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.55 | 11.362% | $272.3358 | $272.34 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.31 | 3.206% | $9.6085 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 8.303% | $253.1691 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.67 | 10.391% | $160.8066 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.76 | 7.262% | $253.9535 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.54 | $1,129.6967 | $1,129.70 | $1,129.65 | $1,129.70 | |