| 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 | $55.26 | 6.550% | $58.8795 | $58.88 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.26 | 12.645% | $277.3996 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 7.583% | $188.0874 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.34 | 4.634% | $180.3262 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.98 | 5.488% | $255.2599 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.86 | 9.106% | $215.8771 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.85 | 6.512% | $210.734 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.38 | $1,386.5637 | $1,386.57 | $1,386.65 | $1,386.60 | |