| 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 | $52.30 | 11.584% | $58.3584 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.32 | 7.517% | $127.2141 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.84 | 7.261% | $170.3734 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.98 | 3.115% | $139.1846 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.81 | 4.500% | $29.0615 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 4.575% | $16.1882 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 12.678% | $100.8243 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.21 | $641.2045 | $641.19 | $641.15 | $641.30 | |