| 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 | $46.89 | 7.868% | $50.5793 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.81 | 12.667% | $54.9928 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.86 | 13.546% | $164.4827 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.27 | 6.565% | $199.5643 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.83 | 3.470% | $254.3603 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.37 | 7.731% | $206.1648 | $206.16 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.81 | 3.779% | $229.1544 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.84 | $1,159.2986 | $1,159.28 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.50 | |