| 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 | $51.92 | 3.333% | $53.6505 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 9.563% | $81.5039 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.56 | 10.116% | $76.5967 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.70 | 12.230% | $31.0877 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.90 | 10.568% | $47.4337 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.79 | 13.583% | $162.1852 | $162.19 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.71 | 3.699% | $188.4315 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.97 | $640.8892 | $640.89 | $640.95 | $640.90 | |