| 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 | $51.81 | 13.615% | $58.8639 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.36 | 5.739% | $102.9475 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.63 | 10.469% | $248.1465 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.65 | 7.853% | $60.0202 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 7.341% | $256.9744 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.75 | 5.774% | $186.9555 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.65 | 13.808% | $198.7657 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.25 | $1,112.6737 | $1,112.68 | $1,112.60 | $1,112.70 | |