| 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 | $56.37 | 3.317% | $58.2398 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.66 | 10.680% | $140.1873 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.89 | 6.393% | $177.5593 | $177.56 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 6.549% | $140.1119 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.73 | 8.351% | $215.3259 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.45 | 9.718% | $77.2963 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.97 | 10.319% | $262.5261 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.57 | $1,071.2466 | $1,071.26 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.20 | |