| 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 | $51.98 | 13.353% | $58.9209 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 10.607% | $55.2593 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.53 | 8.592% | $187.3538 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.97 | 8.253% | $42.1862 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.25 | 11.474% | $236.6036 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.71 | 7.804% | $48.1992 | $48.20 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.76 | 5.274% | $259.7741 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.16 | $888.2971 | $888.29 | $888.25 | $888.40 | |