| 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 | $52.75 | 5.482% | $55.6418 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 12.549% | $50.2981 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.41 | 13.664% | $147.0926 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 11.581% | $159.0141 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.77 | 13.554% | $240.4733 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.30 | 6.197% | $144.7465 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.38 | 4.548% | $80.8992 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.81 | $878.1656 | $878.16 | $878.15 | $878.10 | |