| 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 | $52.60 | 3.140% | $54.2516 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.26 | 4.573% | $186.4118 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.33 | 12.703% | $200.9833 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.89 | 6.339% | $98.7783 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.86 | 8.736% | $272.7751 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.35 | 5.543% | $5.6466 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.54 | 8.671% | $271.1776 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.83 | $1,090.0243 | $1,090.03 | $1,090.10 | $1,090.10 | |