| 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 | $55.32 | 4.523% | $57.8221 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 6.651% | $137.2598 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.49 | 4.601% | $73.7332 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.55 | 13.623% | $69.935 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.37 | 4.278% | $50.4393 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.32 | 9.295% | $9.0933 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.71 | 9.569% | $181.5668 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.46 | $579.8495 | $579.85 | $579.85 | $579.80 | |