| 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 | $50.65 | 10.111% | $55.7712 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.37 | 12.356% | $141.9843 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.58 | 7.530% | $139.3374 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.83 | 12.815% | $161.1337 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.43 | 6.430% | $235.6679 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.57 | 7.770% | $108.3843 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.81 | 3.129% | $177.1859 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.24 | $1,019.4647 | $1,019.46 | $1,019.50 | $1,019.50 | |