| 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 | $49.73 | 10.528% | $54.9656 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.46 | 5.517% | $121.8299 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.84 | 11.771% | $92.5911 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.41 | 13.776% | $140.411 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.68 | 12.319% | $18.7348 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.39 | 9.475% | $48.596 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.49 | 7.472% | $180.0049 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.00 | $657.1333 | $657.13 | $657.15 | $657.10 | |