| 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 | $51.27 | 7.235% | $54.9794 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.72 | 13.180% | $60.8003 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.56 | 12.329% | $199.4514 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.27 | 5.733% | $36.2347 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.28 | 13.302% | $45.638 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.98 | 3.217% | $204.349 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 9.333% | $215.058 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.78 | $816.5108 | $816.51 | $816.55 | $816.50 | |