| 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 | $52.75 | 6.204% | $56.0226 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.35 | 5.144% | $241.1478 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.79 | 11.182% | $26.4502 | $26.45 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.40 | 9.870% | $126.79 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.70 | 5.298% | $175.5318 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.34 | 4.656% | $98.7325 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.51 | 6.732% | $263.1051 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.84 | $987.7800 | $987.78 | $987.80 | $987.70 | |