| 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 | $55.67 | 5.553% | $58.7614 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.40 | 11.539% | $60.6772 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.48 | 5.281% | $55.2515 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.31 | 13.661% | $190.1662 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 5.452% | $76.9694 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.27 | 13.233% | $157.6996 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.65 | 12.353% | $184.9892 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.77 | $784.5145 | $784.52 | $784.50 | $784.70 | |