| 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 | $53.49 | 11.324% | $59.5472 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.37 | 8.603% | $42.757 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 4.452% | $179.1561 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.62 | 4.336% | $35.0778 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.94 | 12.772% | $214.1991 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 7.483% | $258.6793 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.26 | 4.519% | $164.3666 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.87 | $953.7831 | $953.80 | $953.80 | $953.90 | |