| 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 | $53.80 | 3.830% | $55.8605 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.36 | 9.288% | $127.1675 | $127.17 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.27 | 13.207% | $144.0785 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.57 | 8.474% | $250.1085 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.66 | 9.396% | $61.9838 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.56 | 12.825% | $16.4273 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.99 | 5.445% | $63.2565 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.21 | $718.8826 | $718.89 | $718.90 | $719.00 | |