| 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 | $52.99 | 4.685% | $55.4726 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.77 | 6.249% | $262.1907 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 3.260% | $49.1414 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.48 | 12.625% | $249.4419 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.60 | 3.670% | $162.3472 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.27 | 9.814% | $171.6063 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.53 | 13.658% | $147.2212 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.23 | $1,097.4213 | $1,097.42 | $1,097.40 | $1,097.30 | |