| 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 | $53.90 | 7.850% | $58.1312 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.99 | 12.411% | $231.5554 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.34 | 5.845% | $132.6661 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.81 | 8.367% | $267.4606 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 13.393% | $39.0185 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.39 | 5.406% | $253.3855 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.71 | 9.519% | $33.6333 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.55 | $1,015.8506 | $1,015.86 | $1,015.85 | $1,015.90 | |