| 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 | $55.81 | 6.850% | $59.633 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 12.394% | $8.8791 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.62 | 13.609% | $127.9465 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.71 | 3.455% | $132.1224 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.41 | 4.128% | $97.266 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.52 | 5.868% | $28.0762 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.73 | 4.172% | $129.9337 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.70 | $583.8569 | $583.86 | $583.90 | $583.80 | |